נִיחֹ֖חַ
𐤍𐤉𐤇𐤇
nîychôwach
soothing
A fragrance or aroma that is pleasant, satisfying, and acceptable, especially in the context of ritual sacrifice. The term denotes an odor that brings satisfaction or is regarded as agreeable, particularly to a deity. It is almost exclusively used to describe the fragrance arising from burnt offerings and sacrifices, denoting their acceptability within a cultic context.
Leviticus 23:18 · Word #22
Lexicon H5207
| Lemma | נִיחוֹחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇 |
| Transliteration | nîychôwach |
| Strong's | H5207 |
| Definition | A fragrance or aroma that is pleasant, satisfying, and acceptable, especially in the context of ritual sacrifice. The term denotes an odor that brings satisfaction or is regarded as agreeable, particularly to a deity. It is almost exclusively used to describe the fragrance arising from burnt offerings and sacrifices, denoting their acceptability within a cultic context. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | soothing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5207-02
rest-bringing aroma
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from נוח (“to rest, settle”) and denotes an aroma that brings satisfaction or settles into acceptance. "Rest-bringing aroma" preserves the root sense of causing rest while reflecting the singular masculine noun form. |
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