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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to burn incense, having entered into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> according to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> as was the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter [the sanctuary of] the temple of the Lord and burn incense [on the altar of incense]. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> it happened that he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> it happened that he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> According to the custom of the priests, he had been chosen to go into the Lord's temple that day and to burn incense, <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> he was chosen by priestly custom to go into the Lord's temple to burn incense. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> According to the custom followed by the priests, he was chosen by lot to burn incense on the altar. So he went into the Temple of the Lord, <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> he was chosen by lot to go into the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense, according to the custom of the priests. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the holy place of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> According to the custom of the priests' office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> it fell to his lot--according to the custom of the priesthood--to go into the Sanctuary of the Lord and burn the incense; <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make incense, having gone into the temple of the LORD, <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to him by lot to burn incense, having entered into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make perfume, having gone into the sanctuary of the Lord, <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> According to the custom of the priesthood, he drew lots to burn incense, having entered into the temple of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> According to the custom of the priestly office, it was his lot to offer incense, going into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> According to the custom of the priesthood, his turn came to burn incense; so he entered the temple of the Lord. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In the tradition of the priesthood, it befell him to offer incense, and he entered The Temple of THE LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> according to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense, when he went into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> (according to the custom of the priesthood he was chosen by lot to offer incense), having gone into the temple of the Lord; <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and according to the custom of distributing the parts, it fell to his lot to burn incense in the sanctuary. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> it fell to his lot--according to the custom of the priesthood--to go into the Sanctuary of the Lord and burn the incense; <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> it fell to his lot, according to the custom of the priest's office, having gone into the temple of the Lord, to offer incense; <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> according to the custom of dividing the office of the priests, that it fell to his lot to burn incense, entring into the temple of the Lord: <a href="/parallel/luke/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=65" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Gabriel Foretells John's Birth</a> …8One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9<a href="/greek/2975.htm" title="2975: elache (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine especially by lot.">he was chosen by lot,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1485.htm" title="1485: ethos (N-ANS) -- A custom, habit; an institute, rite. From etho; a usage.">custom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2405.htm" title="2405: hierateias (N-GFS) -- The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function.">priesthood,</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3485.htm" title="3485: naon (N-AMS) -- A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple.">temple</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2370.htm" title="2370: thymiasai (V-ANA) -- To burn incense. From a derivative of thuo; to fumigate, i.e. Offer aromatic fumes.">and burn incense.</a> 10And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a> And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a> The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a> Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6</a> When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. <a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a> And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. <a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Numbers 16:40</a> just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers. <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a> Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">1 Chronicles 24:19</a> This was their appointed order for service when they entered the house of the LORD, according to the regulations prescribed for them by their forefather Aaron, as the LORD, the God of Israel, had commanded him. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a> In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God. <a href="/leviticus/16-17.htm">Leviticus 16:17</a> No one may be in the Tent of Meeting from the time Aaron goes in to make atonement in the Most Holy Place until he leaves, after he has made atonement for himself, his household, and the whole assembly of Israel. <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">1 Kings 8:11</a> so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">2 Chronicles 5:14</a> so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a> But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” <a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">1 Chronicles 6:49</a> But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.his.<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7,8</a> And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it… <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Exodus 37:25-29</a> And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same… <a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Numbers 16:40</a> To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Office</a> <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/amos/6-6.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Priestly</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/luke/2-27.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/luke/7-6.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/1-12.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Office</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Perfume</a> <a href="/luke/1-10.htm">Perfumes</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Priestly</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>he was chosen by lot The practice of casting lots was a common method in ancient Israel to discern God's will, especially in decisions related to the priesthood and temple service. This method ensured that the selection was impartial and divinely guided. The casting of lots is seen in other biblical instances, such as the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel (<a href="/joshua/18-10.htm">Joshua 18:10</a>) and the selection of Matthias as an apostle to replace Judas (<a href="/acts/1-26.htm">Acts 1:26</a>). The use of lots underscores the belief in God's sovereignty over human affairs.according to the custom of the priesthood The priesthood in Israel was established by God through Moses, with Aaron and his descendants serving as priests (<a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28:1</a>). The duties of the priests were highly regulated, with specific customs and traditions passed down through generations. These customs included the rotation of priestly duties, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>, where King David organized the priests into divisions. The custom of casting lots for temple service ensured that each priest had the opportunity to serve in the holy place, as there were many priests and limited opportunities.to enter the temple of the Lord The temple in Jerusalem was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It was originally built by Solomon (1 Kings 6) and later rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. By the time of <a href="/luke/1.htm">Luke 1</a>, Herod's Temple stood as a magnificent structure. Entering the temple was a significant honor and responsibility, as it was where God's presence dwelt. Only priests could enter the holy place, and only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, and that only once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16).and burn incense Burning incense was a key part of the daily temple rituals, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). The incense altar was located in the holy place, just outside the veil separating it from the Most Holy Place. The incense offering was made twice daily, in the morning and evening (<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a>). This act of worship was a reminder of the need for continual prayer and intercession before God. The burning of incense also foreshadows Christ's role as our intercessor, who continually mediates on behalf of believers (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a> A priest from the division of Abijah, chosen to burn incense in the temple. His selection by lot signifies divine appointment and favor. 2. <a href="/topical/t/temple_of_the_lord.htm">Temple of the Lord</a> The sacred place in Jerusalem where Jewish priests performed their duties. It symbolizes God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/b/burning_incense.htm">Burning Incense</a> A priestly duty symbolizing prayer and intercession. It represents the prayers of the people rising to God. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lot.htm">Lot</a> The method used to select priests for temple duties, reflecting God's sovereignty in decision-making. 5. <a href="/topical/p/priesthood.htm">Priesthood</a> The Levitical order responsible for temple worship and sacrifices, emphasizing holiness and service to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> God orchestrates events in our lives, even through seemingly random processes like casting lots. Trust in His sovereignty and timing. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_incense.htm">Symbolism of Incense</a> Our prayers are precious to God, like incense rising before Him. Cultivate a consistent prayer life, knowing it is a sweet aroma to the Lord. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> Zechariah's faithful service, despite his personal struggles, reminds us to remain committed to our God-given duties. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a> The temple represents God's dwelling among His people. Seek to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in your daily life. <a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a> As believers, we are called to be a royal priesthood (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). Embrace your role in interceding for others and serving God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9)His lot was to burn incense.--The order of the courses was, as has been said, one of rotation. The distribution of functions during the week was determined by lot. That of offering incense, symbolising, as it did, the priestly work of presenting the prayers of the people, and joining his own with them (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm" title="Let my prayer be set forth before you as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/5-8.htm" title="And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.">Revelation 5:8</a>), was of all priestly acts the most distinctive (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm" title="And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said to him, It appertains not to you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for you have trespassed; neither shall it be for your honor from the LORD God.">2Chronicles 26:18</a>). At such a moment all the hopes of one who looked for the Christ as the consolation of Israel would gather themselves into one great intercession.Into the temple of the Lord--i.e., the Holy Place, into which none but the priests might enter.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - His lot was to burn incense; more accurately, he obtained by lot the duty of entering and offering incense. The office of burning incense gave the priest to whom this important lot fell the right of entering the holy place. It was the most coveted of all the priestly duties. The Talmud says the priest who obtained the right to perform this high duty was not permitted to draw the lot a second time in the same week, and as the whole number of priests at this time was very large - some say even as many as twenty thousand - Farrar conjectures that it would never happen to the same priest twice in his lifetime to enter that sacred spot. <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>he was chosen by lot, ἔλαχε (elache) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2975.htm">Strong's 2975: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. Determine especially by lot. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. custom ἔθος (ethos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1485.htm">Strong's 1485: </a> A custom, habit; an institute, rite. From etho; a usage. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. priesthood, ἱερατείας (hierateias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2405.htm">Strong's 2405: </a> The duty (office) of a priest, priesthood. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function. to enter εἰσελθὼν (eiselthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ναὸν (naon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [and] burn incense. θυμιᾶσαι (thymiasai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2370.htm">Strong's 2370: </a> To burn incense. 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