The meaning of “ὀσμή”
Understanding osmḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
odour, savour. - fragrance (literally or figuratively)
ὀσμή
odour, savour. - fragrance (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: ὀσμή (osmḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:14 | “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” Word: ὀσμή (osmḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:16 | “To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?” Word: ὀσμή (osmḗ) | |
| Ephesians 5:2 | “And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Word: ὀσμή (osmḗ) | |
| Philippians 4:18 | “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.” Word: ὀσμή (osmḗ) |