Definition: The term "alarum" in the KJV (Koine Greek text) refers to a small, circular incense or smoke which is usually burned within the Temple during rituals such as sacrifices and feasts. It symbolizes divine presence and also serves as an instrument for invoking blessings and offerings.
Here's a more detailed definition:
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Alarum
: A small, circular incense or smoke (from "alarum"). Used in religious practices, primarily for sacrifices and feasts during the Temple of Jerusalem.
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Incense
: An element that emits smoke; it is used to indicate worship or prayer. In the context of incense, it could also mean a sacred object or ritual.
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Smoke
: The smoke emitted from incense represents divine presence and can be an instrument of invocation or for offerings during religious rituals.
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Incenses
: These are incense made of burnt wood, straw, hay, etc., often used to make offerings to the gods, or as a means of prayer.
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Sacrifice
: The act of offering an animal or human sacrifice in a particular ritual (or to be offered to God) is an important part of religious practices in many cultures.
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Blessing
: An action that brings about positive or beneficial effects; it could relate to the incense itself, its smoke, or the incense's use during a specific event or ritual.
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Offerings
: Similar to sacrifices, offering animals or humans for divine blessings can be seen as part of religious practices and may include the use of incense or other instruments such as a drum or bowl to create an atmosphere of prayer or reverence.
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