Strong's Lexicon meroach: Fragrance, aroma Original Word: מְרוֹחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּחַ (ruach), which means "to breathe" or "to blow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is εὐωδία (euodia), which also means "fragrance" or "sweet smell." This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Ephesians 5:2, where Christ's sacrificial love is described as a "fragrant offering." Usage: The term "meroach" refers to a pleasant smell or fragrance, often associated with offerings or sacrifices in the context of worship. It conveys the idea of something pleasing and acceptable, particularly to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fragrances and aromas played a significant role in religious rituals and daily life. Incense and aromatic offerings were integral to worship practices, symbolizing prayers ascending to God. The use of fragrances was also common in anointing oils and perfumes, reflecting purity and consecration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a rubbing away NASB Translation crushed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָרוֺחַ] noun [masculine] dubious, only construct מְרוֺחַ אָ֑שֶׁךְ Leviticus 21:20; v either מָרַח rub = a rubbing away of the testicle; or רָוַח be roomy, enlarged = enlargement (read then מֶרְוַח); see further Di. מָרוֺם see רום. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broken From marach; bruised, i.e. Emasculated -- broken. see HEBREW marach Forms and Transliterations מְר֥וֹחַ מרוח mə·rō·w·aḥ meRoach mərōwaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: יַלֶּ֔פֶת א֖וֹ מְר֥וֹחַ אָֽשֶׁךְ׃ NAS: scabs or crushed testicles. KJV: or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; INT: scabs or crushed testicles 1 Occurrence |
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