רִיחַ

ru.achVerbH7306

to smell

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. (Hiphil) to smell, scent, perceive odour, accept 1a) of horse 1b) of delight (metaph)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
2
1 Samuel
1
Amos
1
Deuteronomy
1
Exodus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 26:19
  • Deuteronomy 4:28
  • Genesis 27:27
  • Isaiah 11:3
  • Job 39:25

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