G2175

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

  1. a sweet smell, fragrance
  2. a fragrant or sweet smelling thing, incense, on odour or something sweet smelling
    1. an odour of acquiescence, satisfaction
    2. 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
  3. metaph. a thing well pleasing to God
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