"love offering" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: love offerings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} love offering (plural love offerings)
  1. (Christianity) Money collected from members of a congregation by passing a plate during the religious service. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-love_offering-en-noun-jco8iMJS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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