Lexicon qetorah: Incense, smoke Original Word: קְטוֹרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance incense From qatar; perfume -- incense. see HEBREW qatar 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.). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַר (qatar), which means "to smoke" or "to burn incense."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2368: θυμίαμα (thumiama) • incense, a fragrant powder burned in religious rites. Usage: The word קְטוֹרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote substances that are burned to produce a fragrant smoke, typically as part of religious rituals or offerings. Context: The Hebrew term קְטוֹרָה (Qetorah) is closely associated with the practice of burning incense, a significant element in ancient Israelite worship. Incense was used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple as a symbol of prayer and devotion ascending to God. The fragrant smoke was believed to create a pleasing aroma to the Lord, as seen in various scriptural references. The use of incense is detailed in the instructions for the Tabernacle, where specific recipes and methods for its preparation and use were prescribed (Exodus 30:34-38). The burning of incense was a daily ritual performed by the priests, signifying the continual prayers of the people. The term is also linked to the name of Keturah, Abraham's wife after Sarah, though the connection is more etymological than contextual. 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 |