The meaning of “קְטוּרָה”
Understanding Qᵉṭûwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle of קָטַר; perfumed Keturah. - § Keturah = "incense" - Keturah, a wife of Abraham 1) wife of ...
קְטוּרָה
feminine passive participle of קָטַר; perfumed Keturah. - § Keturah = "incense" - Keturah, a wife of Abraham 1) wife of Abraham after Sarah's death
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:1 | “Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.” Word: קְטוּרָה (Qᵉṭûwrâh) | |
| Genesis 25:4 | “And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.” Word: קְטוּרָה (Qᵉṭûwrâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:32 | “Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.” Word: קְטוּרָה (Qᵉṭûwrâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:33 | “And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.” Word: קְטוּרָה (Qᵉṭûwrâh) |