Word Study · Strong's H7004 · Hebrew
קְטֹרֶת
qetoreth
ket-o'-reth
Strong's 1890 spelling: qᵉṭôreth
“a fumigation”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a fumigation
Rendered in the KJV as
(sweet) incense, perfume.
- 60occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 10 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 28inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 60 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 28
- קְטֹֽרֶת׃10
- קְטֹ֣רֶת6
- הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃4
- קְטֹ֥רֶת4
- קְטֹ֔רֶת4
- וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת3
- קְטֹ֑רֶת3
- הַקְּטֹ֖רֶת2
- הַקְּטֹ֛רֶת2
- הַקְּטֹ֔רֶת2
- קְטֹ֧רֶת2
- קְטֹֽרֶת2
and 16 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 14
- incense25
- the incense12
- [the] incense of5
- incense of5
- and for [the] incense of3
- and incense my2
- [the] smoke of1
- and [the] incense of1
- and incense1
- and incense of1
- and perfume1
- and the incense1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 9
- noun · feminine singular24
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular13
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)12
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)3
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular1
- preposition + noun · feminine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcfsa · 24
- HTd/Ncfsa · 13
- HNcfsc · 12
- HC/R/Ncfsc · 3
- HC/Ncfsa · 2
- HC/Ncfsc · 2
- HC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs · 2
- HC/Td/Ncfsa · 1
- HR/Ncfsa · 1
All 60, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Numbers21 of 60 · 35%
- Exodus19 of 60 · 32%
- Leviticus5 of 60 · 8%
- 2 Chronicles5 of 60 · 8%
- Ezekiel3 of 60 · 5%
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Exodus19 occurrences
- Exodus 25:6וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶתveliktoretconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;here: and for [the] incense of
- Exodus 30:1קְטֹ֑רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.here: incense
- Exodus 30:7קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps.here: incense of
- Exodus 30:8קְטֹ֧רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.here: incense of
- Exodus 30:9קְטֹ֥רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularOn this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it.here: incense
- Exodus 30:27הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃haketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the incense
- Exodus 30:35קְטֹ֔רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.here: incense
- Exodus 30:37וְהַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙vehaketoretconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularYou are never to use this formula to make incense for yourselves; you shall regard it as holy to the LORD.here: and the incense
- Exodus 31:8הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃haketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the incense
- Exodus 31:11קְטֹ֥רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)in addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”here: [the] incense of
- Exodus 35:8וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶתveliktoretconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;here: and for [the] incense of
- Exodus 35:15הַקְּטֹ֙רֶת֙haketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;here: the incense
- Exodus 35:15קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)the altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;here: [the] incense of
- Exodus 35:28וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶתveliktoretconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.here: and for [the] incense of
- Exodus 37:25הַקְּטֹ֖רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece.here: the incense
- Exodus 37:29קְטֹ֥רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)He also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.here: [the] incense of
- Exodus 39:38קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;here: [the] incense of
- Exodus 40:5לִקְטֹ֔רֶתliktoretpreposition + noun · feminine singularPlace the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.here: for incense
- Exodus 40:27קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.here: incense of
Leviticus5 occurrences
- Leviticus 4:7קְטֹ֤רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)The priest must then put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense that is before the LORD in the Tent of Meeting. And he is to pour out the rest of the bull’s blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.here: [the] incense of
- Leviticus 10:1קְטֹ֑רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularNow Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command.here: incense
- Leviticus 16:12קְטֹ֥רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil.here: incense of
- Leviticus 16:13הַקְּטֹ֛רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.here: the incense
- Leviticus 16:13הַקְּטֹ֗רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die.here: the incense
Numbers21 occurrences
- Numbers 4:16וּקְטֹ֣רֶתuketoretconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”here: and [the] incense of
- Numbers 7:14קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:20קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:26קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:32קְטֹֽרֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:38קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:44קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:50קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:56קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:62קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:68קְטֹֽרֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:74קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:80קְטֹֽרֶת׃ketoretnoun · feminine singularone gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;here: incense
- Numbers 7:86קְטֹ֔רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularThe twelve gold dishes filled with incense weighed ten shekels each, according to the sanctuary shekel. The total weight of the gold dishes was a hundred and twenty shekels.here: incense
- Numbers 16:7קְטֹ֜רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularand tomorrow you are to place fire and incense in them in the presence of the LORD. Then the man the LORD chooses will be the one who is holy. It is you sons of Levi who have taken too much upon yourselves!”here: incense
- Numbers 16:17קְטֹ֔רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularEach man is to take his censer, place incense in it, and present it before the LORD—250 censers. You and Aaron are to present your censers as well.”here: incense
- Numbers 16:18קְטֹ֑רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularSo each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.here: incense
- Numbers 16:35הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃ פhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.here: of the incense
- Numbers 16:40קְטֹ֖רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularjust as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.here: incense
- Numbers 16:46קְטֹ֔רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularMoses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.”here: incense
- Numbers 16:47הַקְּטֹ֔רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people.here: the incense
1 Chronicles2 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 6:49הַקְּטֹ֔רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularBut Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.here: the incense
- 1 Chronicles 28:18הַקְּטֹ֛רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.here: the incense
2 Chronicles5 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 2:4קְטֹֽרֶת־ketoret-noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.here: incense of
- 2 Chronicles 13:11וּקְטֹֽרֶת־uketoret-conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.here: and incense of
- 2 Chronicles 26:16הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃haketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularBut when Uzziah grew powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.here: the incense
- 2 Chronicles 26:19הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃haketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularUzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead.here: the incense
- 2 Chronicles 29:7וּקְטֹ֖רֶתuketoretconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularThey also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel.here: and incense
Psalms2 occurrences
- Psalms 66:15קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selahhere: [the] smoke of
- Psalms 141:2קְטֹ֣רֶתketoretnoun · feminine singularMay my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering.here: incense
Ezekiel3 occurrences
- Ezekiel 8:11הַקְּטֹ֖רֶתhaketoretthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularBefore them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising.here: the incense
- Ezekiel 16:18וּקְטָרְתִּ֔יuketareticonjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularYou took your embroidered garments to cover them, and you set My oil and incense before them.here: and incense my
- Ezekiel 23:41וּקְטָרְתִּ֥יuketareticonjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularYou sat on a couch of luxury with a table spread before it, on which you had set My incense and My oil,here: and incense my