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# altar of incense, incense altar
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## Facts:
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The altar of incense was a piece of furniture on which a priest would burn incense as an offering to God. It was also called the golden altar.
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* The altar of incense was made of wood, and its top and sides were covered with gold. It was about a half meter long, a half meter wide, and one meter tall.
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* At first it was kept in the tabernacle. Then it was kept in the temple.
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* Every morning and evening a priest would burn incense on it.
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* This can also be translated as “altar for burning incense” or “golden altar” or “incense burner” or “incense table.”
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [incense](../other/incense.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Luke 1:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/luk/01/11)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H4196, H7004, G23680, G23790
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