Strong's Lexicon osmé: Fragrance, aroma, odor Original Word: ὀσμή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὄζω (ozō), meaning "to smell" or "to emit a scent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a pleasing aroma is רֵיחַ (reyach), Strong's Hebrew 7381, which is used in the context of sacrifices and offerings in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "osmé" is used to describe a scent or fragrance, often in a metaphorical sense. It conveys the idea of a pleasing aroma, typically associated with offerings or sacrifices that are acceptable and pleasing to God. The term can also be used to describe the spiritual influence or impact of believers as they live out their faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, as well as in Jewish tradition, fragrances and aromas held significant symbolic meaning. Incense and aromatic offerings were integral to religious rituals, symbolizing prayers ascending to the divine. The concept of a "pleasing aroma" was deeply embedded in sacrificial practices, where the scent of burning offerings was believed to be pleasing to the gods or to God, signifying acceptance and favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ozó Definition a smell NASB Translation aroma (4), fragrance (1), sweet aroma (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3744: ὀσμήὀσμή, ὀσμῆς, ἡ (ὄζω (which see)), a smell, odor: John 12:3; 2 Corinthians 2:14; θανάτου (L T Tr WH ἐκ θανάτου), such an odor as is emitted by death (i. e. by a deadly, pestiferous thing, a dead body), and itself causes death, 2 Corinthians 2:16; ζωῆς (or ἐκ ζωῆς) such as is diffused (or emitted) by life, and itself imparts life, ibid. (A. V. both times savor); ὀσμή εὐωδίας, Ephesians 5:2; Philippians 4:18; see εὐωδία, b. (Tragg., Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, others; in Homer ὀδμή; the Sept. for רֵיחַ.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a smell, aroma, fragranceFrom ozo; fragrance (literally or figuratively) -- odour, savour. see GREEK ozo Forms and Transliterations οσμη οσμή ὀσμὴ οσμην οσμήν ὀσμὴν οσμης οσμής ὀσμῆς osme osmē osmḕ osmen osmēn osmḕn osmes osmês osmēs osmē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 12:3 N-GFSGRK: ἐκ τῆς ὀσμῆς τοῦ μύρου NAS: was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. KJV: with the odour of the ointment. INT: with the fragrance of the perfume 2 Corinthians 2:14 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 2:16 N-NFS 2 Corinthians 2:16 N-NFS Ephesians 5:2 N-AFS Philippians 4:18 N-AFS Strong's Greek 3744 |
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