רֵ֣יחַ
𐤓𐤉𐤇
reycha
aroma
from רוּחַ; odor (as if blown); savour, scent, smell.
H7381
Genesis 8:21 · Word #4
Lexicon H7381
| Lemma | רֵיחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤉𐤇 |
| Transliteration | rêyach |
| Strong's | H7381 |
| In-context | aroma |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H7381-04
breath-scent of
| Root | ריח (r-y-ḥ) |
| Core Meanings | scent, smell, odor, breath-blown fragrance |
| Semantic Range | scent, aroma, fragrance (pleasant), odor (neutral or unpleasant), the smell of sacrifices, offerings, fields, garments, or persons |
| Conceptual Significance | Often used in sacrificial contexts as the "breath-scent" that rises to YHWH, symbolizing acceptance, pleasure, or relational favor. The term links physical smell with spiritual responsiveness, portraying offerings as something that ascends like breath to the divine presence. |
| Morphological Notes | Hebrew noun, common masculine singular construct (HNcmsc). The construct state indicates possession or close association with a following noun ("scent of ..."). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֵיחַ derives from the root ריח, likely related conceptually to רוּחַ (breath/wind), conveying that which is carried or perceived by breath. The masculine singular construct form (cmsc) requires a bound rendering, hence "breath-scent of," preserving both the root’s connection to breathed odor and the construct relationship to a following noun. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ריח (scent, smell, odor, breath-blown fragrance)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7381-01 |
bereycha | in the scent-of |
H7381-02 |
kereycha | like the scent of |
H7381-03 |
lereycha | for a scent of |
H7381-05 |
reycho | his scent |
H7381-06 |
vereycha | and scent |
Word Usage (58 occurrences of H7381)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:21 | רֵ֣יחַ | reycha | aroma |
| Genesis 27:27 | רֵ֥יחַ | reycha | the smell |
| Genesis 27:27 | רֵ֣יחַ | reycha-2 | the smell |