offering
min.chah denotes an item presented in homage or brought with other altar offerings.
The two occurrences show min.chah in contexts of presentation: an item commanded for Daniel in homage and items brought alongside animal and drink offerings for the altar.
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Presented in homage or altar service · dominant
In Daniel 2:46, the singular absolute form occurs when Nebuchadnezzar commands that something be presented to Daniel after paying homage; the APB renders the clause "an offering and incense be presented to him." In Ezra 7:17, the plural construct form appears among the items purchased and offered on the altar; the APB renders "their grain offerings and their drink offerings."
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term within presentation contexts, using "an offering" in Daniel 2:46 and "grain offerings" in Ezra 7:17. These renderings only indicate the clauses' overall presentation setting.