Greek · G3744, G2175 · unreviewed

ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας

Fragrance (literally or figuratively) · aroma

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ὀσμή G3744 fragrance (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciation osmḗ
Fragrance used metaphorically for spiritual effect or acceptability, especially sacrifice's pleasing aroma to God.
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εὐωδία G2175 aroma
Pronunciation euōdía
Fragrance metaphorically representing sacrifice and Christ's redemptive offering as pleasing to God.
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What does ὀσμὴν εὐωδίας (osmēn euōdias) mean in the Bible?

ὀσμή · εὐωδία is a Greek word meaning "fragrant aroma, pleasing smell".

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Meaning

fragrant aroma, pleasing smell
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine 2 Cor 2:16
Genitive · Singular · Feminine John 12:3
Accusative · Singular · Feminine 2 Cor 2:14 · Eph 5:2 · Phil 4:18
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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