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רוּחַ H7306

H7306 is the Hebrew word רוּחַ, transliterated rûwach and said roo'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it smelled.

Word: רוּחַTransliteration: rûwachSaid: roo'-akhLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy).

Where it comes from

a primitive root.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

smelled 2×smell 2×like unto that to smell 1×toucheth 1×against me let him accept 1×smelleth 1×make him of quick understanding 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: accept, smell, [idiom] touch, make of quick understanding.

Verses using רוּחַ

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 8:21 · KJV

And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.

Genesis 27:27 · KJV

And he came near, and kissed him: and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed:

Exodus 30:38 · KJV

Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.

Leviticus 26:31 · KJV

And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours.

Judges 16:9 · KJV

Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.

1 Samuel 26:19 · KJV

Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.

Job 39:25 · KJV

He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

Isaiah 11:3 · KJV

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:

Amos 5:21 · KJV

I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7306 mean?

H7306 is the Hebrew word רוּחַ (rûwach), meaning properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy).

How is H7306 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it smelled (2 times), smell (2 times), like unto that to smell (1 time), toucheth (1 time), against me let him accept (1 time), among others.

How many times does H7306 appear in the Bible?

רוּחַ (rûwach) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7306 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.

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