Definition
ὀσμή, -ῆς, ἡ
(ὄζω), [in LXX chiefly for רֵיחַ ;]
a smell, odour: John 12:3; metaphorically (EV, savour), 2 Corinthians 2:14; 2:16; of the effect of sacrifice (cf. נִיחוֹחַ רֵיחַ, Genesis 8:21, al., see: εὐωδία), ὀ. εὐωδίας, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 4:18.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὀσμή:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- John 12:3ὀσμῆς · fragranceThen Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
- 2 Corinthians 2:14ὀσμὴν · fragranceBut thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- 2 Corinthians 2:16ὀσμὴ · an odor; ὀσμὴ · a fragranceTo the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task?
- Ephesians 5:2ὀσμὴν…and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- Philippians 4:18ὀσμὴνI have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.