Strong's Lexicon qitter: To burn incense, to offer incense, to cause to smoke Original Word: קִטֵּר Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַר (qatar), which means "to burn incense" or "to smoke." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2368 (thumiama) - incense - G2379 (thusiasterion) - altar, place of sacrifice Usage: The verb "qitter" primarily refers to the act of burning incense, a practice deeply embedded in the worship rituals of ancient Israel. It is often associated with offerings made to God, symbolizing prayer and devotion rising to the heavens. The act of burning incense was a significant part of the sacrificial system, representing the people's worship and supplication. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, incense was a crucial element of worship, used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. The burning of incense was a sacred act, performed by priests as part of the daily offerings. The fragrant smoke symbolized the prayers of the people ascending to God. Incense was also used in other ancient Near Eastern cultures, often in religious and ceremonial contexts. The specific composition of the incense used in the Israelite worship was prescribed by God, emphasizing its sanctity and the importance of purity in worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qitor Definition incense NASB Translation smoking sacrifices (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קטֵּר. (Ol§ 182 e) noun feminine incense; — Jeremiah 44:21 (on Gender see AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 100, who reads אֹתָהּ for אֹתָם and so RothstKau Gie; Gie also קְטֹרֶת. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance incense From qatar; perfume -- incense. see HEBREW qatar Forms and Transliterations קִטַּרְתֶּ֜ם קטרתם kittarTem qiṭ·ṭar·tem qiṭṭartemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 44:21 HEB: הַקִּטֵּ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר קִטַּרְתֶּ֜ם בְּעָרֵ֤י יְהוּדָה֙ NAS: As for the smoking sacrifices that you burned KJV: The incense that ye burned INT: you burned for smoking the cities of Judah 1 Occurrence |
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