Strong’s G2175 · Greek

εὐωδία
euōdía

Definition

good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance

Etymology

from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of G3605 (ὄζω);

Where the KJV renders it

  • sweet savour (smell
  • -smelling)

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What the first audience heard

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