קִטֵּר
qit.ter
incense
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Hebrew word קִטֵּר (qit.ter) has a short definition of 'incense'. As a term related to the semantic domain of Worship & Ritual, it is likely to be associated with rituals and ceremonies involving fragrant offerings or scents. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (only one instance) suggests its use is either highly specific or perhaps not a common aspect of biblical culture. Further study would be required to fully understand the context and significance of this word, but its connection to worship and rituals is clear. The significance of this word likely revolves around its importance in ancient Hebrew worship practices.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text