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Bema

Bema Meaning & Definition
Bema Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bema?

[n] area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bema: chancel | sanctuary

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See Also | area | choir | church | church building

Bema In Webster's Dictionary

\Be"ma\, n. [Gr. ? step, platform.] 1. (Gr. Antiq.) A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. --Mitford. 2. (Arch.) (a) That part of an early Christian church which was reserved for the higher clergy; the inner or eastern part of the chancel. (b) Erroneously: A pulpit.

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