Strong’s G2370

θυμιάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

thumiaó

Pronunciation

thoo-mee-ah'-o

Definition

To burn incense

Meaning

I burn incense.

Usage

The verb θυμιάω (thumiaó) primarily means "to burn incense." In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of offering incense as part of religious worship. Incense burning was a significant ritual in Jewish temple practices, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God.

Bible references

Luke 1:9