Strong's Lexicon osphrésis: Smell, sense of smell Original Word: ὀσφρῆσις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀσφραίνομαι (osphrainomai), meaning "to smell" or "to perceive by smell." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of smell is רֵיחַ (reyach), Strong's Hebrew #7381, which refers to aroma or scent, particularly in the context of sacrifices and offerings. Usage: In the New Testament, ὀσφρῆσις refers to the physical sense of smell. It is used metaphorically to describe discernment or perception, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. The sense of smell is often associated with the ability to detect or discern the presence of something, whether it be physical or spiritual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the sense of smell was considered one of the five primary senses and was often associated with discernment and perception. The ability to smell was not only important for daily life, such as in identifying food or danger, but also held symbolic significance in religious and philosophical contexts. In the Hebrew tradition, the sense of smell was linked to the offering of sacrifices, where the aroma was pleasing to God, symbolizing acceptance and favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom osphrainomai (to smell) Definition the sense of smell, smelling NASB Translation sense of smell (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3750: ὄσφρησιςὄσφρησις, ὀσφρησεως, ἡ (ὀσφραίνομαι (to smell)), the sense of smell, smelling: 1 Corinthians 12:17. (Plato, Phaedo, p. 111 b. ((yet cf. Stallbaum at the passage)); Aristotle, Theophrastus.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smelling. From a derivative of ozo; smell (the sense) -- smelling. see GREEK ozo Forms and Transliterations οσφραίνεσθαι οσφραίνεται οσφρανθείη οσφρανθή οσφρανθήναι οσφρανθήσονται οσφρανθώ οσφρανθώσι οσφρασία οσφρησις όσφρησις ὄσφρησις ωσφράνθη osphresis osphrēsis ósphresis ósphrēsisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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