Euōdía — G2175
G2175 · Greek — εὐωδία
Pronunciation: yoo-o-dee'-ah
Definition
feminine noun
good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance
- a sweet smell, fragrance
- a fragrant or sweet-smelling thing, incense
Usually translated as
sweetsmelling, sweet savour
Origin
from a compound of G2095 and a derivative of G3605
Occurrences
Euōdía occurs 3 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (1)
- 2 Corinthians 2:15 — For we are unto God a (εὐωδία) sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
- 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 (εὐωδίας) savour.
- 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 (εὐωδίας), a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Strong's Lexicon — E