The meaning of “רֵיחַ”
Understanding rêyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
savour, scent, smell. - odor (as if blown) 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (tec...
רֵיחַ
savour, scent, smell. - odor (as if blown) 1) scent, fragrance, aroma, odour 1a) scent, odour 1b) odour of soothing (technical term for sacrifice to God)
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: רֵיחַ (rêyach) | |
| Exodus 29:25 | “And thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn them upon the altar for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour before the Lord: it is an offering made by fire unto the Lord.” Word: רֵיחַ (rêyach) | |
| Leviticus 4:31 | “And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the Lord; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.” Word: רֵיחַ (rêyach) | |
| Numbers 28:8 | “And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord.” Word: רֵיחַ (rêyach) | |
| Job 14:9 | “Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.” Word: רֵיחַ (rêyach) |
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