Strong’s H7381

רֵיחַ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

reyach

Pronunciation

ray'-akh

Definition

Scent, aroma, fragrance, odor

Meaning

odor

Usage

The Hebrew word "reyach" primarily refers to a scent or aroma, often used in the context of sacrifices and offerings in the Old Testament. It signifies both pleasant and unpleasant odors, depending on the context. In a spiritual sense, it often symbolizes the acceptability of offerings to God, as a "pleasing aroma."

Bible references

Genesis 8:21;Genesis 27:27;Genesis 27:27;Genesis 27:27;Exodus 5:21;Exodus 29:18;Exodus 29:25;Exodus 29:41;Leviticus 1:9;Leviticus 1:13;Leviticus 1:17;Leviticus 2:2;Leviticus 2:9;Leviticus 2:12;Leviticus 3:5;Leviticus 3:16;Leviticus 4:31;Leviticus 6:15;Leviticus 6:21;Leviticus 8:21;Leviticus 8:28;Leviticus 17:6;Leviticus 23:13;Leviticus 23:18;Leviticus 26:31