Odor
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"a smell, an odor" (akin to ozo, "to smell"), is translated "odor" in John 12:3 , it is used metaphorically in Ephesians 5:2 , Rv, "an odor (of a sweet smell)," Av, "(a sweet smelling) savor," of the effects Godward of the Sacrifice of Christ; in Philippians 4:18 of the effect of sacrifice, on the part of those in the church at Philippi, who sent material assistance to the Apostle in his imprisonment. The word is translated "savor" in 2 Corinthians 2:14,16 (twice).
Revelation 5:8Incense. Revelation 18:13Spice.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [2]
Leviticus 26:31 (c) The worship which was offered by Israel while they were still living in disobedience and rebellion would not be acceptable to God, nor pleasing to Him.
Philippians 4:18 (a) This describes the fragrance to God of the offerings made by willing, loving hearts.
Revelation 5:8 (b) This type describes the sweetness of the prayers of GOD's people as their praise ascends to His throne.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(n.) Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume.
Holman Bible Dictionary [4]
Numbers 28:1-2
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [5]
ō´dẽr : In the Old Testament the rendering of בּשׂם , besem , "fragrance" ( 2 Chronicles 16:14; Esther 2:12; in Jeremiah 34:5 , the Revised Version (British and American) "burnings"), and of one or two other words; in the New Testament of ὀσμή , osmḗ ( John 12:3; Philippians 4:18; Ephesians 5:2 the Revised Version (British and American)); in Revelation 5:8; Revelation 18:13 , of θυμίαμα , thumı́ama , where the Revised Version (British and American) (with the King James Version margin in former passage) has "incense." See also Savor .
