Definition
εὐωδία, -ας, ἡ
(εὐώδης, fragrant; ὄζω) [in LXX for נִיחוֹחַ, Genesis 8:21, al. (ὀσμὴ εὐωδίας); Sir.20.9; 24:15, al. ;]
fragrance: metaphorically, Χριστοῦ εὐ,., 2 Corinthians 2:15; ὀσμὴ εὐωδίας (a metaphor of sacrifice, most frequently in Pent. and Ez.), Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 4:18.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εὐωδία:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 2 Corinthians 2:15εὐωδία · [the] sweet aromaFor we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
- Ephesians 5:2εὐωδίας · a fragrant…and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- Philippians 4:18εὐωδίας · [They are] a fragrant [offering]I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.