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נִיחוֹחַ H5208
H5208 is the Hebrew word נִיחוֹחַ, transliterated nîychôwach and said nee-kho'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it sacrifices of sweet savours.
What it means
pleasure.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) or נִיחֹחַ; (shorter) (Aramaic), corresponding to H5207 (נִיחוֹחַ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sweet odour (savour).
Verses using נִיחוֹחַ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Ezra 6:10 · KJV
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5208 mean?
H5208 is the Hebrew word נִיחוֹחַ (nîychôwach), meaning pleasure.
How is H5208 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sacrifices of sweet savours (1 time).
How many times does H5208 appear in the Bible?
נִיחוֹחַ (nîychôwach) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5208 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) or נִיחֹחַ; (shorter) (Aramaic), corresponding to H5207 (נִיחוֹחַ).
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