Strong's Lexicon nichoach: Aroma, pleasing aroma, soothing aroma Original Word: נִיחוֹחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root נוּחַ (nuach), meaning "to rest" or "to settle down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2175 (euodia): Meaning "fragrance" or "sweet smell," used in the New Testament to describe the pleasing nature of offerings and sacrifices to God (e.g., Philippians 4:18). Usage: The term "nichoach" is primarily used in the context of sacrifices and offerings in the Hebrew Bible. It describes the pleasing aroma that ascends to God when offerings are made according to His instructions. This concept underscores the idea that the offerings, when given in obedience and with a sincere heart, are acceptable and pleasing to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite worship, sacrifices were a central component of religious life. The aroma of burnt offerings was symbolic of the worshiper's devotion and the desire to please God. The notion of a "pleasing aroma" reflects the relational aspect of worship, where the physical act of sacrifice is intertwined with spiritual obedience and reverence. This practice was common in the ancient Near East, where aromas from sacrifices were believed to reach the divine realm. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to nichoach Definition soothing, tranquilizing NASB Translation acceptable sacrifices (1), fragrant incense (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נִרחוֺךְַ] noun [masculine] soothing, tranquillizing (probably Hebraism, see Biblical Hebrew id., √ נוּחַ (√ also ᵑ7 Syriac)); — plural נִיח(וֺ)חִין Ezra 6:10; Daniel 2:46 i.e. soothing offerings. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweet odor, savor (Aramaic) or (shorter) niychoach (Aramaic) {nee-kho'-akh}; corresponding to nichowach; pleasure -- sweet odour (savour). see HEBREW nichowach Forms and Transliterations וְנִ֣יחֹחִ֔ין וניחחין נִיחוֹחִ֖ין ניחוחין nî·ḥō·w·ḥîn nichoChin nîḥōwḥîn veNichoChin wə·nî·ḥō·ḥîn wənîḥōḥînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:10 HEB: לֶהֱוֹ֧ן מְהַקְרְבִ֛ין נִיחוֹחִ֖ין לֶאֱלָ֣הּ שְׁמַיָּ֑א NAS: that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God KJV: That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God INT: they may offer acceptable to the God of heaven Daniel 2:46 2 Occurrences |
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