Corban
Corban refers to an offering dedicated to God, which the Pharisees used to avoid supporting their parents, and also to the temple treasury.
PlaceNew Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A location in Jerusalem first mentioned at Matthew 27:6; referred to as Corban or "treasury" (κορβᾶν).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- κορβᾶνCorban
Mentions
- The chief priests picked up the pieces of silver and said, “It is unlawful to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.”
- But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God),