The meaning of “קָטַר”
Understanding qâṭar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). - to smoke, i.e. turn into ...
קָטַר
burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). - to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship) v 1) to sacrifice, burn incense, burn sacrifices, make sacrifices smoke 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make sacrifices smoke 1a2) to sacrifice 1b) (Pual) to smoke a sacrifice 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make sacrifices smoke 1c2) to cause incense to smoke, offer incense 1c3) to make smoke upon 1d) (Hophal) to be made to smoke n m 2) incense n f 3) incense-altar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:7 | “And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.” Word: קָטַר (qâṭar) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:16 | “And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.” Word: קָטַר (qâṭar) | |
| 1 Chronicles 23:13 | “The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the Lord, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.” Word: קָטַר (qâṭar) | |
| Isaiah 65:7 | “Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the Lord, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom.” Word: קָטַר (qâṭar) | |
| Amos 4:5 | “And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord God.” Word: קָטַר (qâṭar) |