The Hebrew term (קָרְבָּן), plural Korbanot , refers to sacrificial offerings described in the Torah and brought to the Tabernacle (Mishkan) or the Temple in Jerusalem. While often translated as "sacrifice" or "offering," its literal root, q-r-b , means "to draw near" . The primary purpose was not merely to give something up, but for the individual or community to bring themselves into a closer relationship with the Divine. Key Types of Korbanot
The Book of Leviticus ( Vayikra ) introduces five main categories of offerings: The Korban Minchah - Torah.org Korban (Ч§ЧЁЧ‘Чџ)