Minchah
Minchah
(), properly a gift (as often rendered) or present (Gen 32:14; Gen 19:21; Gen 43:11 sq.), especially to nobles and kings (Jdg 3:15; 1Sa 10:23; 2Ch 17:5; 2Ch 17:11; Psa 45:13; Isa 39:1; 1Ki 10:25); hence tribute from a subject nation (2Sa 8:2; 2Sa 8:6; 1Ki 5:1 [1Ki 4:21] 2Ki 17:4; Psa 72:10); but specifically an offering to God, i.e., sacrifice (Isa 1:13; 1Ch 16:29), particularly a godless one, meat-offering, consisting of flour, meal, or cakes, with oil and frankincense, burned upon the altar by itself, or in connection with a bloody offering Lev 2:1 sq.; Lev 7:9, etc.). SEE OFFERING.
In Jewish liturgy the word Minchah is the technical term for the afternoon service of prayer. SEE LITURGY (I).