Strong's H7306 · Hebrew
רוּחַ
rûwach · /roo'-akh/
Definition
properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
KJV: accept, smell, [idiom] touch, make of quick understanding.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רוּחַ across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
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. a sweet: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination
Genesis 27:27And 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:
Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7306 (rûwach) mean?
properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
How many times does H7306 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7306 (רוּחַ) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “smell.”
How is rûwach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7306 is rendered as “smell” (5×), “smelled” (2×), “accept” (1×), “smelleth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word רוּחַ come from?
a primitive root;