Strong's Lexicon thumiama: Incense Original Word: θυμίαμα Word Origin: Derived from θυμιάω (thumiaō), meaning "to burn incense." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - קְטֹרֶת (qetoreth): Refers to incense or the act of burning incense, used in the context of worship and offerings in the Old Testament (e.g., Exodus 30:1, Leviticus 16:12). Usage: The term "thumiama" refers to incense, a substance that produces a fragrant smoke when burned. In the New Testament, it is often associated with worship and prayer, symbolizing the prayers of the saints ascending to God. Incense was used in both Jewish and early Christian worship practices as a representation of devotion and reverence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish tradition, incense was a significant element of temple worship. The burning of incense was a daily ritual performed by priests in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, as described in the Old Testament (e.g., Exodus 30:7-8). The fragrant smoke was seen as a pleasing aroma to God, symbolizing the prayers and intercessions of the people. In the Greco-Roman world, incense was also used in various religious and cultural ceremonies, often as an offering to deities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thumiaó Definition incense NASB Translation incense (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2368: θυμίαμαθυμίαμα, θυμιάματος, τό (θυμιάω), the Sept. mostly for קְטֹרֶת, an aromatic substance burnt, incense: generally in plural, Revelation 5:8; Revelation 8:3; Revelation 18:13; ἡ ὥρα τοῦ Θεοῦ, when the incense is burned, Luke 1:10; θυσιαστήριον τοῦ θυμιάματος, Luke 1:11. (Sophocles, Herodotus, Aristophanes, Plato, Diodorus, Josephus; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance incense, odor. From thumiao; an aroma, i.e. Fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself -- incense, odour. see GREEK thumiao Forms and Transliterations θυμίαμα θυμίαμά θυμιάμασι θυμιαματα θυμιάματα θυμιάματι θυμιαματος θυμιάματος θυμιαματων θυμιαμάτων θυμιών thumiamata thumiamaton thumiamatōn thumiamatos thymiamata thymiámata thymiamaton thymiamatōn thymiamáton thymiamátōn thymiamatos thymiámatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:10 N-GNSGRK: ὥρᾳ τοῦ θυμιάματος NAS: at the hour of the incense offering. KJV: without at the time of incense. INT: hour of the incense Luke 1:11 N-GNS Revelation 5:8 N-GNP Revelation 8:3 N-NNP Revelation 8:4 N-GNP Revelation 18:13 N-ANP Strong's Greek 2368 |
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