A structure used for sacrifices, offerings, and worship.

Noah built an altar unto the Lord and offered burnt offerings, Gen. 8: 20. Abram built an altar unto the Lord, Gen. 12: 7-8. Abraham bound Isaac his son on the altar, Gen. 22: 9 (Gen. 22: 1-13). Jacob built there an altar and called the place El-beth-el, Gen. 35: 6-7. Elijah built an altar and challenged the priests of Baal, 1 Kgs. 18: 17-40. If thou bring thy gift to the altar, first be reconciled to thy brother, Matt. 5: 23-24. I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, Rev. 6: 9 (D&C 135: 7). Lehi built an altar of stones and gave thanks unto the Lord, 1 Ne. 2: 7. Abraham was saved from death on an altar of Elkenah, Abr. 1: 8-20.