Hebrew, “zevakh.” Before the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a type of animal sacrifice, specifically the slaughter of an animal to God, followed by a feast or a meal. The Books of Moses from the plates of brass make it clear that all animal sacrifices were to be eaten and not wasted, with the exception of the parts of the animals that were inedible or that Israel was commanded not to eat. Burnt offerings (where the animal is burnt to ash so no one could eat it are forbidden in the plates of brass.
The meal from a slaughter offering was seen as holy, and those that would eat were required to change into clean garments when possible. The ritual would began with the Priest's hands on the sacrificial animal, which would then be killed, its blood collected and sprinkled upon the altar. Oxen, sheep, and goats are identified in the Old Testament and the plates of brass for use in these rituals.
The fat was burnt up as a gift to YHVH. The meat had to be eaten within certain time limits, any leftovers had to be destroyed. The meals were seen as a joyful occasion. Today one would take the Sacrament of Communion.
See Book of the Law of the Lord 8; 4 Moses 26 and 27; Leviticus 2:2, 9, 16; 5:12; 6:15; Numbers 5:26; 18:26–29.