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The meaning of λιβανωτός

Understanding libanōtós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

censer. - frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it

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λιβανωτός

Phoneticlib-an-o-tos'
Transliterationlibanōtós
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

censer. - frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 8:3

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

Word: λιβανωτός (libanōtós)
Revelation 8:5

And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

Word: λιβανωτός (libanōtós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Revelation
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