εὐωδίαeuōdía
good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance
Greek (New Testament) · G2175
Meanings
fragrance: metaphorically, Χριστοῦ εὐ., 2 Corinthians 2:15; ὀσμὴ εὐωδίας (a metaphor of sacrifice, most frequently in Pent. and Ez.), Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 4:18.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 2:15 Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing.
- Ephesians 5:2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
- Philippians 4:18 At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.