ὀσμῆς
osmes
fragrance
from ὄζω; fragrance (literally or figuratively):--odour, savour.
John 12:3 · Word #29
Lexicon G3744
| Lemma | ὀσμή |
| Transliteration | osmḗ |
| Strong's | G3744 |
| In-context | fragrance |
| Literal | fragrance |
Morphology N GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὀσμή |
| Strong's | G3744 |
SIBI-P1 G3744-03
of fragrance
| Root | ὀσμή (osmē) |
| Core Meanings | smell, fragrance, aroma, odor |
| Semantic Range | literal smell or scent; pleasant fragrance; sacrificial aroma; figurative influence or moral/spiritual effect (positive or negative) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ὀσμή often evokes the imagery of sacrificial offerings rising as a pleasing aroma to God, symbolizing acceptance, devotion, or the spiritual impact of a person’s life or ministry. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive feminine singular (Gr,N,,,,,GFS,); denotes possession, source, quality, or description depending on context. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "of fragrance" preserves the core sense of ὀσμή as a perceptible smell or aroma, often with positive connotations. The genitive singular feminine form (ὀσμῆς) is reflected by the English genitive construction "of," maintaining the grammatical relationship expressed in the Greek. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ὀσμή (smell, fragrance, aroma, odor)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3744-01 |
osme | a fragrance-scent |
G3744-02 |
osmen | a fragrance |
Word Usage (6 occurrences of G3744)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| John 12:3 | ὀσμῆς | osmes | fragrance |
| 2 Corinthians 2:14 | ὀσμὴν | osmen | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:16 | ὀσμὴ | osme |