Word study · lex.G3744
ὀσμή osmē
smell · odor · savor
Team definition
A noun from ὄζω meaning a smell or odor. It is used literally in John 12:3 and figuratively in 2 Cor 2:14, 16. The phrase ὀσμὴ εὐωδίας, a fragrant odor, is sacrificial language in Eph 5:2 and Phil 4:18. This entry gives the lexical sense of the noun and the phrase; it does not decide which older text a writer is recalling.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 5
Senses
1. a smell or odor John 12:3, 2 Cor 2:14, 2 Cor 2:16
2. a fragrant odor, in ὀσμὴ εὐωδίας Phil 4:18, Eph 5:2
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ὀσμή (G3744)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G3744
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
Partnership, fragrant offering, and supply (4:14–20) Phil 4:14; Phil 4:15; Phil 4:16; Phil 4:17; Phil 4:18; Phil 4:19; Phil 4:20