Hebrew · H7004, H5561, H2889 · unreviewed

קְטֹרֶת הַסַּמִּים טָהוֹר

A fumigation · an aroma · pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)

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קְטֹרֶת H7004 a fumigation
Pronunciation qĕṭōret
Sacred smoke rising from altar fire, signifying prayer and worship ascending toward God's presence
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סַם H5561 an aroma
Pronunciation sam
Pleasant scent as ritual offering substance; moves from literal fragrance to covenant memorial before God.
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טָהוֹר H2889 pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
Pronunciation ṭāhwōr
Ritual purity prerequisite for covenant participation; literal cleanliness becomes metaphor for moral and spiritual fitness before God
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What does קְטֹרֶת הַסַּמִּים טָהוֹר (qetoret hassammim tahor) mean in the Bible?

קְטֹרֶת · סַם · טָהוֹר is a Hebrew word meaning "pure fragrant incense".

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Meaning

pure fragrant incense
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