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H6999
קָטַר
qâṭar
Pronunciation: kaw-tar'
Definition
to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
KJV Renderings
burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice).
Word Analysis
EN: to smoke
Etymology: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of fumigation in a close place and perhaps thus driving out the occupants);