What is wave offerings?

Wave offerings are a type of offering mentioned in the Bible that were made in ancient Israel. They were typically made of bread and offered to God as a symbol of gratitude and thanksgiving. The offering was called a "wave offering" because it was waved back and forth before the altar to show that it was being presented to God.

The wave offering was made by taking a portion of the bread and lifting it up, then waving it back and forth before the altar. The rest of the bread was then eaten by the priests and the people who made the offering.

Wave offerings were a voluntary offering, and were often made in addition to other offerings such as burnt offerings and peace offerings. They were also an important part of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Today, wave offerings are not practiced by most Jewish or Christian communities. However, some individuals and groups choose to incorporate elements of wave offerings into their spiritual practices as a way of giving thanks and expressing gratitude.