Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נִיחֹחַ”
Understanding nîychôwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(Aramaic) or נִיחֹחַ nîychôach (nee-kho'-akh); (shorter) (Aramaic), corresponding to נִיחוֹחַ sweet odour (savour). - pl...
H5208
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נִיחֹחַ
Phoneticnee-kho'-akh
Transliterationnîychôwach
Grammar Code
A:N-M
Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(Aramaic) or נִיחֹחַ nîychôach (nee-kho'-akh); (shorter) (Aramaic), corresponding to נִיחוֹחַ sweet odour (savour). - pleasure 1) soothing, tranquillising
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 6:10 | “That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.” Word: נִיחֹחַ (nîychôwach) | |
| Daniel 2:46 | “Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.” Word: נִיחֹחַ (nîychôwach) |