Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7306

Strong's H7306 · Hebrew

רוּחַ

rûwach · /roo'-akh/

Number
H7306
Language
Hebrew
Original word
רוּחַ
Transliteration
rûwach
Pronunciation
roo'-akh
KJV occurrences
11 verses

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.

smell5×
smelled2×
accept1×
smelleth1×
toucheth1×
understanding1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
Exodus1 verse
Leviticus1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Judges1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Amos1 verse

Topics that use this word

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;