Luke 1:9

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he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
World English Bible (WEB)
According{G2596} to the custom{G1485} of the priest's office{G2405}, his lot{G2975}{(G5627)} was to burn incense{G2370}{(G5658)} when he went{G1525}{(G5631)} into{G1519} the temple{G3485} of the Lord{G2962}.
Strong's King James
(9) by the priesthood custom to draw lots to enter into the sanctuary to burn incense.
The F.O.G
[9] he was chosen by sacred lot—a rare, once-in-a-lifetime honor—to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense, representing the prayers of God's people rising to heaven.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot was to make perfume, having gone into the sanctuary of the Lord,
Young's Literal Translation

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