בְּ/רֵ֖יחַ
𐤁/𐤓𐤉𐤇
rêyach
in-the-fragrance
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.
Leviticus 26:31 · 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 HR/Ncmsc
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 | in-the-fragrance |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7381-01
in scent of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state with prefixed preposition בְּ ("in/with"). |
| Rendering Rationale | רֵיחַ denotes a smell or scent carried on the air, rooted in the idea of breath or blowing. The construct singular form requires "scent of," and the prefixed בְּ is rendered "in," preserving both morphology and root sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in scent of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'In scent of' is a literal mapping and structurally correct for בְּרֵיחַ in this context. |