Altar and Bema

Altar

Altar noun - A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.
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Bema and altar are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bema" instead a noun "Altar".

Bema

Bema noun - Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
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Altar and bema are semantically related. You can use "Altar" instead a noun "Bema".
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