The meaning of “קְטֹרֶת”
Understanding qᵉṭôreth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(sweet) incense, perfume. - a fumigation 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b...
קְטֹרֶת
(sweet) incense, perfume. - a fumigation 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 31:11 | “And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.” Word: קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth) | |
| Numbers 7:68 | “One golden spoon of ten shekels, full of incense:” Word: קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:18 | “And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.” Word: קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth) | |
| Psalms 141:2 | “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” Word: קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth) | |
| Isaiah 1:13 | “Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.” Word: קְטֹרֶת (qᵉṭôreth) |