Bible Dictionary

Golden Altar

The altar of incense that stood in the Holy Place before the veil.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

155 of 368

Letter

G

Meaning

The altar of incense that stood in the Holy Place before the veil.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 37:25-29
  • 1 Kings 6:22
  • Luke 1:11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 8:3-5

Also Called

altar of incense

Original Language

Hebrew

מִזְבַּח הַקְּטֹרֶת

mizbeach haqetoreth

altar of incense

Meaning

The Golden Altar was the altar of incense that stood in the Holy Place before the veil.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Golden Altar was placed in the Holy Place before the veil.

It was used for burning incense according to God’s commandments.

Key References

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 37:25-29
  • 1 Kings 6:22
  • Luke 1:11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 8:3-5
  • Incense
  • Holy Place
  • Tabernacle
  • Veil

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 30:1-10
  • Exodus 37:25-29
  • 1 Kings 6:22
  • Luke 1:11
  • Hebrews 9:4
  • Revelation 8:3-5

Related Terms

incense holy place tabernacle veil

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