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- Dictionarybema/ˈbiːmə/
noun
- 1. the altar part or sanctuary in ancient and Orthodox churches.
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Bema definition: the enclosed space surrounding the altar; the sanctuary or chancel.. See examples of BEMA used in a sentence.
A bema is an elevated platform used as an orator's podium. The term can refer to the raised area in a sanctuary . In Jewish synagogues , where it is used for Torah reading during services, the term used is bima or bimah .
The Bible talks about the Judgment Seat of Christ--also referred to as the bema --in three places: Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10--4:5; and 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. Only church-age saints will appear at that judgment, as shown in 2 Corinthians 5:10: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ."
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.
A bema is a raised platform or stage in a theatre or other public venue, often used by speakers or performers. In ecclesiastical contexts, it refers to the sanctuary or altar area in a church, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and some Protestant traditions.
Bema definition: The platform from which services are conducted in a synagogue.
Jun 30, 2024 · bema (plural bemas or bemata) A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. Raised area of worship in a synagogue upon which rests the Holy Ark containing Scrolls of Torah.
