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## Definition: ## ## Definition: ##
The term "incense" refers to a mixture of fragrant spices that are burned to produce smoke that has a pleasant smell. The term "incense" refers to a mixture of fragrant spices that is burned to produce smoke that has a pleasant smell.
* God told the Israelites to burn incense as an offering to him. * God told the Israelites to burn incense as an offering to him.
* The incense had to be made from mixing equal amounts of five specific spices exactly as God directed. This was a sacred incense, so they were not allowed to use it for any other purpose. * The incense had to be made by mixing equal amounts of five specific spices exactly as God directed. This was a sacred incense, so they were not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
* The "altar of incense" was a special altar that was only used for burning incense. * The "altar of incense" was a special altar that was only used for burning incense.
* The incense was offered at least four times a day, at each hour of prayer. It was also offered every time a burnt offering was made. * The incense was offered at least four times a day, at each hour of prayer. It was also offered every time a burnt offering was made.
* The burning of incense represents prayer and worship rising up to God from his people. * The burning of incense represents prayer and worship rising up to God from his people.
* Other ways to translate "incense" could include, "fragrant spices" or "good-smelling plants." * Other ways to translate "incense" could include "fragrant spices" or "good-smelling plants."
(See also: [altarofincense](../other/altarofincense.md) **·** [burntoffering](../other/burntoffering.md) **·** [frankincense](../other/frankincense.md)) (See also: [altarofincense](../other/altarofincense.md) **·** [burntoffering](../other/burntoffering.md) **·** [frankincense](../other/frankincense.md))