Definition
corban
noun
- A gift or offering dedicated to God or to a religious purpose, especially in ancient Jewish practice.
Usage: biblical; religious
Examples
- In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus criticized the Pharisees for using the concept of corban to avoid supporting their parents.
- The temple accepted corban donations from the faithful.
- A corban was considered a sacred vow in ancient Jewish law.
- The practice of corban allowed individuals to dedicate their property to religious purposes.
- Jesus taught that corban should not be used as an excuse to neglect family obligations.