רֵיחֵ֗/נוּ
𐤓𐤉𐤇/𐤍𐤅
rêyach
our scent
A scent or smell perceived through the sense of olfaction, whether pleasant (fragrance, aroma) or unpleasant (stench, odor). In biblical contexts, most frequently denotes a pleasing fragrance—especially in relation to sacrifices (symbolizing acceptability to God)—but can refer to any smell detected in the environment or associated with persons, places, or objects. Usage spans literal and figurative senses, including metaphorical references to reputation or effect.
Exodus 5:21 · Word #10
Lexicon H7381
| Lemma | רֵיחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤉𐤇 |
| Transliteration | rêyach |
| Strong's | H7381 |
| Definition | A scent or smell perceived through the sense of olfaction, whether pleasant (fragrance, aroma) or unpleasant (stench, odor). In biblical contexts, most frequently denotes a pleasing fragrance—especially in relation to sacrifices (symbolizing acceptability to God)—but can refer to any smell detected in the environment or associated with persons, places, or objects. Usage spans literal and figurative senses, including metaphorical references to reputation or effect. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp1cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | our scent |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7381-06
our scent
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with 1st person common plural pronominal suffix ("our"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֵיחַ denotes that which is perceived by smell—something carried on the air. In construct with the first common plural suffix, it becomes "our scent," preserving singular number and explicit possession. |
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