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εὐωδία

euōdia

Feminine noun · From a compound of εὖ (G2095) and a derivative of ὄζω (G3605)

From a compound of G2095 and a derivative of G3605; good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance:—sweet savour (smell, -smelling).

Outline

a sweet smell, fragrance
a fragrant or sweet smelling thing, incense, on odour or something sweet smelling

an odour of acquiescence, satisfaction
a sweet odour, spoken of the smell of sacrifices and obligations, agreeably to the ancient notion that God smells and is pleased with the odour of sacrifices

metaph. a thing well pleasing to God

Usages

2 Corinthians 2:15

For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

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Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

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Philippians 4:18

But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

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