Strong's Lexicon qetorah: Incense, smoke Original Word: קְטֹרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַר (qatar), meaning "to smoke" or "to burn incense." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - θυμίαμα (thymiama) - G2368: Refers to incense or a fragrant offering. - καπνός (kapnos) - G2586: Refers to smoke, often used metaphorically for the prayers of the saints. Usage: The term "qetorah" refers to the fragrant smoke produced by burning incense, often used in religious rituals and ceremonies. In the Hebrew Bible, it is associated with worship and offerings to God, symbolizing prayer and the presence of the divine. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, incense was a significant element of worship, used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. The burning of incense was a daily ritual performed by priests, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. The specific composition of the incense was prescribed by God and was considered sacred, with strict prohibitions against its unauthorized use (Exodus 30:34-38). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qitor Definition smoke of sacrifice NASB Translation incense (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְטוֺרָה noun masculine smoke of sacrifice; — absolute Deuteronomy 33:10 (E; Di and others of incense.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance incense From qatar; perfume -- incense. see HEBREW qatar Forms and Transliterations קְטוֹרָה֙ קטורה ketoRah qə·ṭō·w·rāh qəṭōwrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:10 HEB: לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל יָשִׂ֤ימוּ קְטוֹרָה֙ בְּאַפֶּ֔ךָ וְכָלִ֖יל NAS: They shall put incense before KJV: they shall put incense before INT: to Israel shall put incense before and whole 1 Occurrence |
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