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- the altar part or sanctuary in ancient and Orthodox churches.
- the podium or platform in a synagogue from which the Torah and Prophets are read.
- historicalthe platform from which orators spoke in ancient Athens.
Originlate 17th century: from Greek bēma ‘step, raised place’.Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- the altar part or sanctuary in ancient and Orthodox churches.
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- Bema is a Greek word that means a raised platform or a tribunal12. In ancient Athens, it was used as a place where orators and judges addressed the people or the courts1. In Christian churches, it became a standard feature where the clergy or the choir stood1. In the New Testament, it also refers to the Judgement Seat of Christ, where believers will be rewarded or condemned according to their deeds2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
bema, (Greek bēma, “step”), raised platform; in antiquity it was probably made of stone, but in modern times it is usually a rectangular wooden platform approached by steps. Originally used in Athens as a tribunal from which orators addressed the citizens as well as the courts of law, the bema later became a standard fixture in Christian churches.
www.britannica.com/technology/bema-architectureIn THAYER’S GREEK-ENGLISH LEXICON OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, we find the following definition for Bema: (1) a step, pace, (2) a raised place mounted by steps; a platform, tribune: used of the official seat of a judge (see Matthew 27:19; John 19:13; Acts 18:12,16); of the Judgement Seat of Christ (Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10).
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WEBBema is a raised platform used in ancient and modern architecture, especially in Christian churches and synagogues. Learn about its origin, function, and variations, and see images of famous altarpieces and bemas.
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