Bema (Noun)
Meaning
Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bema was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings and ornate fixtures for the Easter service.
- During the ceremony, the clergy gathered in the bema, prepared to lead the congregation in prayer.
- The bema was separated from the rest of the church by an ornate lattice that filtered the light from the stained glass windows.
- As the choir entered the bema, their voices began to fill the entire church with powerful hymns.
- The priest stood at the edge of the bema, surveying the packed pews before beginning the sermon.