הַ/נִּיחֹחַ֒
𐤄/𐤍𐤉𐤇𐤇
nîychôwach
soothing
A fragrance or aroma that is pleasant, satisfying, and acceptable, especially in the context of ritual sacrifice. The term denotes an odor that brings satisfaction or is regarded as agreeable, particularly to a deity. It is almost exclusively used to describe the fragrance arising from burnt offerings and sacrifices, denoting their acceptability within a cultic context.
Genesis 8:21 · Word #5
Lexicon H5207
| Lemma | נִיחוֹחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇 |
| Transliteration | nîychôwach |
| Strong's | H5207 |
| Definition | A fragrance or aroma that is pleasant, satisfying, and acceptable, especially in the context of ritual sacrifice. The term denotes an odor that brings satisfaction or is regarded as agreeable, particularly to a deity. It is almost exclusively used to describe the fragrance arising from burnt offerings and sacrifices, denoting their acceptability within a cultic context. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | soothing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5207-01
the aroma of rest
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from נוח (“to rest, settle”) and denotes an aroma that brings satisfaction or relief. Rendering it as “the aroma of rest” preserves the root idea of causing rest while reflecting the masculine singular noun with definite article. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the pleasing
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the aroma of rest' is very literal, but in context, the common and SILEX definitions favor the sacrificial, acceptable 'soothing aroma'; this is more contextually correct in sacrificial language. |