Strong's Lexicon

H7306

H7306 — רוַּח

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

HebrewruwachverbOccurrences: 11TWOT: 2131

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:H7306
Word:רוַּח
Part of Speech:verb
Etymology:a primitive root
Language:Hebrew
Occurrences:11
Transliteration:ruwach
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:roo'-akh
Meaning:1. (properly) to blow, i.e. breathe 2. (literally, only) to smell 3. (by implication) perceive 4. (figuratively) to anticipate, enjoy
KJV Renderings:accept, smell, X touch, make of quick understanding.

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[רִיחַ] verb denominative

Hiph`il (?),smell, perceive odour; -Imperfect 3 masculine singular יָרִיחַ Job 39:25, יָרַח 1Sam 26:19 + 2 t.; וַיָּ֫רַח Gen 8:21 3 masculine plural יְרִיח֑וּן Ps 115:6, יְרִיחֻ֑ן Deut 4:28, etc.; Infinitive construct הָרִיחַ Exod 30:38, etc.; — smell, with accusative Gen 8:21; Gen 27:27 ( J E ), 1Sam 26:19 absolute Deut 4:28; Ps 115:6 metaphor בּהֲרִיחוֺ אֵשׁ Judg 16:9, יָרִיחַ מִלְחָמָה Job 39:25 the horse scenteh battle; with ב Exod 30:38; Lev 26:31 (both P ); metaphor = delight in Amos 5:21; Isa 11:3 (probably dittograph BrMP 202).


Other Resources

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, and Bruce K. Waltke

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