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θυμιατήριον
thumiatērion
G2369
G:N-N Greek

incense altar

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Thumiaterion denotes the golden incense altar named among the contents described in Hebrews 9:4.

The attested use names the golden incense altar within the list of sacred items in Hebrews 9:4.

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  1. The golden incense altar · dominant

    In Hebrews 9:4, the accusative singular neuter form occurs in a clause listing the golden altar of incense alongside the ark and items said to be in the ark. The APB renders the clause "It contained the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 9:4, the APB presents the term within the phrase "the golden altar of incense." The term's individual English contribution cannot be isolated beyond that clause.

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