Biblica Analytica
G3605 Greek

ὄζω

ozō

to stink

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to stink
Transliteration
ozō
Strong's Number
G3605
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ὄζω (ozō) is defined as "to stink." This means it specifically relates to the odor or smell of something. The word occurs only once in the Bible, which suggests it is not a central or frequently occurring concept. The fact that it is related to smell also implies a visceral or even unpleasant sensory experience. In this case, the word is used to convey the idea of a strong, unwanted smell. The word's limited usage also implies a specific context for its application. Given that this word appears only once in the Bible, it is difficult to draw far-reaching conclusions about its significance or broader implications. However, it does illustrate the Bible's descriptive range, using everyday language to convey sensory and tangible experiences.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3605
Lemma
ὄζω
Transliteration
ozō
Definition
to stink
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text