Greek Word Study
The meaning of “θυμιαστήριον”
Understanding thymiastḗrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
censer. - a place of fumigation, i.e. the alter of incense (in the Temple)
G2369
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
θυμιαστήριον
Phoneticthoo-mee-as-tay'-ree-on
Transliterationthymiastḗrion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
censer. - a place of fumigation, i.e. the alter of incense (in the Temple)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 9:4 | “Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;” Word: θυμιαστήριον (thymiastḗrion) |