Original Word: קְטוֹרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qtowrah
Pronunciation: keh-to-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ket-o-raw')
Definition: Incense, smoke
Meaning: perfume

incense

From qatar; perfume -- incense.

see HEBREW qatar

Word Origin
from the same as qitor
Definition
smoke of sacrifice
NASB Translation
incense (1).

קְטוֺרָה noun masculine smoke of sacrifice; — absolute Deuteronomy 33:10 (E; Di and others of incense.).

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.
• Strong's Greek Number 2370: θυμιάω (thumiaō) • to burn incense, to offer up smoke.

These Greek terms reflect similar uses and contexts in the New Testament, where incense continues to symbolize prayer and worship, as seen in passages like Revelation 5:8, where the prayers of the saints are depicted as incense before God.

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.

קְטוֹרָה֙ קטורה ketoRah qə·ṭō·w·rāh qəṭōwrāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts