θυμιάω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From θῦμα (thûma) +‎ -άω (-áō).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

θῡμῐάω • (thūmĭáō)

  1. to burn (so as to produce smoke)
  2. (specifically) to burn incense

Conjugation

Quotations

  • 50 CE – 100 CE, The Gospel of Luke 1:9:
    κατὰ τὸ ἔθος τῆς ἱερατείας, ἔλαχε τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι εἰσελθὼν εἰς τὸν ναὸν τοῦ Κυρίου.
    katà tò éthos tês hierateías, élakhe toû thumiâsai eiselthṑn eis tòn naòn toû Kuríou.
    • Translation by KJV
      According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

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