How does incense develop through the rest of Scripture?

Incense burns on the golden altar (Exodus 30), is interpreted as prayer ('let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense,' Psalm 141:2), and rises in heaven as 'the prayers of saints' (Revelation 5:8).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Incense?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention incense?

The Bible first mentions incense in Exodus 25:6, using the original word qetoret (קטרת). Among the tabernacle materials is the 'incense'—the first incense is set apart for worship, its fragrant smoke rising before God.

The Bible first mentions incense in Exodus 25:6, from the original word qetoret (קטרת). Among the tabernacle materials is the 'incense'—the first incense is set apart for worship, its fragrant smoke rising before God.

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Rising incense becomes Scripture's picture of prayer ascending to God.

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