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And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
Overview
The altar appears throughout Scripture in connection with sacrifice, worship, offerings, and the temple.
Several prophetic passages contain references to an altar, including visions recorded in the book of Revelation.
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Study Terms
Altar
a raised structure used for offerings, sacrifice, or religious ceremonies
Incense
an aromatic substance that produces fragrant smoke when burned
Sacrifice
the act of giving up something of value for a purpose, belief, or another person
Temple
a building or structure dedicated to religious worship
Study Notes
- Revelation 6 contains a reference to an altar.
- Revelation 8 contains a reference to an altar.
- Revelation 11 contains a reference to measuring the temple and the altar.
- Altars appear throughout both the Old and New Testaments.