Lexicon miqtar: Place of burning, altar of incense Original Word: מִקְטָר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to burn From qatar; something to fume (incense) on i.e. A hearth place -- to burn...upon. see HEBREW qatar Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַקְטֵר, מִקְטָר] noun masculine place of sacrificial smoke; — construct מִוְבֵּחַ מִקְטַר קְטֹדֶת Exodus 30:1 altar, place of offering incense (SS Kau Buhl13 and others noun active burning). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַר (qāṭar), which means "to fume" or "to smoke."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of burning incense or a place of burning is Strong's Greek Number G2368, θυσιαστήριον (thysiastērion), which refers to an altar, particularly one used for sacrifices or offerings. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the altar of incense in the temple, drawing a parallel to the Hebrew concept of מִקְטָר as a place of sacred burning. Usage: The word מִקְטָר is used in the context of describing a place associated with burning or producing smoke, such as a hearth or an altar for incense. Context: מִקְטָר (miqtār) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place associated with the act of burning, particularly in a ritualistic or religious context. The term is closely related to the practice of burning incense, which was a significant aspect of worship and offerings in ancient Israelite religion. Incense burning was often performed on altars or designated hearths, which were considered sacred spaces for communication with the divine. The smoke from the incense symbolized prayers ascending to God, creating a fragrant offering pleasing to the Lord. The use of מִקְטָר highlights the importance of ritual purity and the sensory elements of worship in the Hebrew tradition. Forms and Transliterations מִקְטַ֣ר מקטר mikTar miq·ṭar miqṭarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:1 HEB: וְעָשִׂ֥יתָ מִזְבֵּ֖חַ מִקְטַ֣ר קְטֹ֑רֶת עֲצֵ֥י NAS: an altar as a place for burning incense; KJV: an altar to burn incense INT: shall make an altar A place incense wood 1 Occurrence |
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