Lexical Definition
θυμίαμα thymíama (thoo-mee'-am-ah) incense G:N-N
from θυμιάω
incense, odour.
- an aroma, i.e. fragrant powder burnt in religious service
- by implication, the burning itself
Usage: 8 forms in 78 verses
Abbott-Smith
θυμίαμα, -τος, τό (< θυμιάω), [in LXX chiefly for קְטֹרֶת;]
fragrant stuff for burning, incense: ἡ ὥρα τοῦ θ., Lk 1:10; θυσιαστήριον τοῦ θ. (Ex 30:27, al.), Lk 1:11; pl., Re 5:8 8:3, 4 18:13.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 30:27 |
| Luke | 1:10 · 1:11 |
| Revelation | 5:8 · 8:3 · 8:4 · 18:13 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
θυμίαμα-ᾱμα,
Ionic dialect θυμίαμα-ημα, ατος, τό, incense, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; name of a particular kind (perhaps = ἀμμωνιακόν), [Refs]: usually in plural, fragrant stuffs for burning, [NT+5th c.BC+]; -ιάματα ἑρπετῶν fumigations, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__2 stuff for embalming, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rev.5.8