קְטֹֽרֶת
𐤒𐤈𐤓𐤕
qᵉṭôreth
incense
A mixture of aromatic substances, typically in powdered or granulated form, that is burned to produce a fragrant smoke; most often refers to the prescribed incense used in ritual acts, especially in the tabernacle and temple, as well as more generally to aromatic perfumes or fragrances. Semantic range includes formal ritual incense, offerings of incense, fragrant smoke from burning spices, and sometimes general perfume.
Numbers 7:32 · Word #6
Lexicon H7004
| Lemma | קְטֹרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤈𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | qᵉṭôreth |
| Strong's | H7004 |
| Definition | A mixture of aromatic substances, typically in powdered or granulated form, that is burned to produce a fragrant smoke; most often refers to the prescribed incense used in ritual acts, especially in the tabernacle and temple, as well as more generally to aromatic perfumes or fragrances. Semantic range includes formal ritual incense, offerings of incense, fragrant smoke from burning spices, and sometimes general perfume. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | incense |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7004-03
fragrant smoking-compound
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root קטר, emphasizing the act of producing fragrant smoke, while conveying the noun’s concrete sense as a prepared substance for burning. The singular feminine absolute form denotes one incense compound as a material object. |
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