רֵ֤יחַ
𐤓𐤉𐤇
rêyach
a fragrance
A scent or smell perceived through the sense of olfaction, whether pleasant (fragrance, aroma) or unpleasant (stench, odor). In biblical contexts, most frequently denotes a pleasing fragrance—especially in relation to sacrifices (symbolizing acceptability to God)—but can refer to any smell detected in the environment or associated with persons, places, or objects. Usage spans literal and figurative senses, including metaphorical references to reputation or effect.
Numbers 15:3 · Word #14
Lexicon H7381
| Lemma | רֵיחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤉𐤇 |
| Transliteration | rêyach |
| Strong's | H7381 |
| Definition | A scent or smell perceived through the sense of olfaction, whether pleasant (fragrance, aroma) or unpleasant (stench, odor). In biblical contexts, most frequently denotes a pleasing fragrance—especially in relation to sacrifices (symbolizing acceptability to God)—but can refer to any smell detected in the environment or associated with persons, places, or objects. Usage spans literal and figurative senses, including metaphorical references to reputation or effect. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a fragrance |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7381-05
scent of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to blow or emit air," referring to that which is carried on the air and perceived by smell. As a masculine singular noun in construct state, it is rendered "scent of," reflecting its bound form linking it to a following noun. |
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