Bible Dictionary

Incense

A fragrant substance burned to produce a pleasing aroma.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

254 of 516

Letter

I

Meaning

A fragrant substance burned to produce a pleasing aroma.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 30:34-38
  • Leviticus 16:12-13
  • Psalm 141:2
  • Luke 1:8-11
  • Hebrews 9:3-4
  • Revelation 5:8
  • Revelation 8:3-4

Original Language

Hebrew

קְטֹרֶת

qetoreth

incense

Greek

θυμίαμα

thymiama

incense

Meaning

Incense is a fragrant substance burned to produce a pleasing aroma.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, incense was burned as part of the worship prescribed for the tabernacle and temple.

It is also mentioned in visions and symbolic passages in the Book of Revelation.


Key References

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 30:34-38
  • Leviticus 16:12-13
  • Psalm 141:2
  • Luke 1:8-11
  • Hebrews 9:3-4
  • Revelation 5:8
  • Revelation 8:3-4

  • Altar
  • Prayer
  • Tabernacle
  • Temple
  • Sacrifice

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 30:34-38
  • Leviticus 16:12-13
  • Psalm 141:2
  • Luke 1:8-11
  • Hebrews 9:3-4
  • Revelation 5:8
  • Revelation 8:3-4

Related Terms

Study Topics

incense worship tabernacle temple