altar

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An altar was a raised structure on which the Israelites burned animals and grains as offerings to God. * During Bible times, simple altars were often…

altar of incense, incense altarOverig

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. * The …

incenseOverig

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 bur…