The meaning of “רוּחַ”
Understanding rûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accept, smell, [idiom] touch, make of quick understanding. - properly, to blow, i.e. breathe - only (literally) to smell...
רוּחַ
accept, smell, [idiom] touch, make of quick understanding. - properly, to blow, i.e. breathe - only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy) 1) (Hiphil) to smell, scent, perceive odour, accept 1a) of horse 1b) of delight (metaph)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:27 | “And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed:” Word: רוּחַ (rûwach) | |
| Leviticus 26:31 | “And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.” Word: רוּחַ (rûwach) | |
| Judges 16:9 | “Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.” Word: רוּחַ (rûwach) | |
| Job 39:25 | “He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.” Word: רוּחַ (rûwach) | |
| Isaiah 11:3 | “And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:” Word: רוּחַ (rûwach) |
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