Revelation 8:3
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.”
προσευχή
Prayer, supplication, a place of prayer. Proseuche. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Prayer is not a last resort. It is the first response of the trusting heart.
ἵστημι
he stood
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ἵστημι
To stand, to set, to place. Histemi. Having done all stand. Stand therefore. When you have done everything else there is still this. Stand in what Christ has already accomplished.
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θρόνος
throne.
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θρόνος
Throne, seat of authority. Thronos. The throne of grace. We can approach it boldly. The throne that could terrify has become a throne of grace through the blood of Jesus.
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δίδωμι
he will give it
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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πολύς
much
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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θυμίαμα
incense
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θυμίαμα
an aroma, i.e. fragrant powder burnt in religious service; by implication, the burning itself
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θυσιαστήριον
altar
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θυσιαστήριον
a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
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λιβανωτός
a censer
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λιβανωτός
frankincense, i.e. (by extension) a censer for burning it
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χρύσεος
golden
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χρύσεος
made of gold
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