862 B
862 B
altar of incense
Facts:
The altar of incense was a piece of furniture on which a priest would burn incense as an offering to God. It was also called the golden altar.
- The altar of incense was made of wood, and its top and sides were covered with gold. It was about a half meter long, a half meter wide, and one meter tall.
- At first it was kept in the tabernacle. Then it was kept in the temple.
- Every morning and evening a priest would burn incense on it.
- This can also be translated as "altar for burning incense" or "golden altar" or "incense burner" or "incense table."
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(See also: incense)
Bible References:
Word Data:##
- Strong's: H4196, H7004, G2368, G2379