Prosphora denotes an offering presented in sacrificial settings or as an acceptable presentation.

The dominant attested use concerns sacrificial offerings, including offerings desired or not desired, an offering for sin, and the single offering associated with Jesus Christ. It also describes offerings brought to a nation and the acceptable presentation of the Gentiles.

1. Sacrificial offering · dominant

   In Hebrews 10:5 and Hebrews 10:8, the accusative forms occur alongside sacrifices, burnt offerings, and sin offerings in the clause saying that these were not desired or delighted in. In Hebrews 10:10 and Hebrews 10:14, singular forms occur in statements about sanctification and perfection through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ; Hebrews 10:18 states that forgiveness leaves no longer any offering for sin. In Ephesians 5:2 the APB renders the clause about Christ giving himself up as "a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

   Ephesians 5:2Hebrews 10:5Hebrews 10:8Hebrews 10:10Hebrews 10:14Hebrews 10:18
2. Presented or acceptable offering · common

   In Acts 24:17, the accusative plural occurs in Paul’s statement that he came to bring alms and to present offerings. In Romans 15:16, the nominative singular stands in the purpose clause that the offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, having been sanctified in the Holy Spirit.

   Acts 24:17Romans 15:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB regularly uses "offering" or "offerings" in the supplied verses, sometimes pairing it with "sacrifice" or specifying "offering for sin." These renderings indicate the clauses’ overall presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent for each form.