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εὐωδία G2175

G2175 is the Greek word εὐωδία, transliterated euōdía. The King James Version most often renders it sweet savour.

Word: εὐωδίαTransliteration: euōdíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance.

Where it comes from

from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of G3605 (ὄζω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sweet savour 1×sweetsmelling 1×sweet smell 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sweet savour (smell, -smelling).

Verses using εὐωδία

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 2:15 · KJV

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

Ephesians 5:2 · KJV

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.

Philippians 4:18 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2175 mean?

G2175 is the Greek word εὐωδία (euōdía), meaning good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance.

How is G2175 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sweet savour (1 time), sweetsmelling (1 time), sweet smell (1 time).

How many times does G2175 appear in the Bible?

εὐωδία (euōdía) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2175 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and a derivative of G3605 (ὄζω).

Nearby entries

G2172 · εὔχομαι — to wish; by implication, to pray to God G2173 · εὔχρηστος — easily used, i.e. useful G2174 · εὐψυχέω — to be in good spirits, i.e. feel encouraged G2176 · εὐώνυμος — properly, well-named (good-omened), i.e…G2177 · ἐφάλλομαι — to spring upon G2178 · ἐφάπαξ — upon one occasion (only)

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