Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָתָר”
Understanding ʻâthâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
suppliant, thick. - incense (as increasing to a volume of smoke) - hence a worshipper 1) suppliant, worshipper 2) odour,...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָתָר
Phoneticaw-thawr'
Transliterationʻâthâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
suppliant, thick. - incense (as increasing to a volume of smoke) - hence a worshipper 1) suppliant, worshipper 2) odour, incense (odoriferous smoke)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 8:11 | “And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up.” Word: עָתָר (ʻâthâr) | |
| Zephaniah 3:10 | “From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.” Word: עָתָר (ʻâthâr) |