: Why does the priest place five portions of incense in the censer?

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This symbolizes the offerings of five notable figures in the Old Testament who presented acceptable sacrifices to the Lord: 1.⁠ ⁠Abel. 2.⁠ ⁠Noah (“And the LORD smelled a soothing aroma”). 3.⁠ ⁠Melchizedek (who offered bread and wine and blessed Abraham). 4.⁠ ⁠Aaron (who offered sacrifices for himself and the people, and fire came out from the Lord to consume the offering as a sign of acceptance). 5.⁠ ⁠Zechariah (to whom the angel announced the birth of John the Baptist while standing at the right side of the altar of incense).

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