2 occurrences in 15 translations

'Sweet smelling' in the Bible

Yea, and that so sore, that though thou washest thee with Nitre and makest thyself to savour with that sweet smelling herb of Borith: yet in my sight thou art stained with thy wickedness, sayeth the LORD thy God.

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingFilthinessFall Of Man, Consequences OfBlemishCleansing AgentsGuilt, Human Aspects OfMineralsGod's Knowledge Of PeopleSin, And God's CharacterSin, Effects OfExposure Of SinPeople Being UncleanGuiltChemicalscleansing

I take no delight when they offer up to me frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet-smelling cane imported from a faraway land. I cannot accept the burnt offerings they bring me. I get no pleasure from the sacrifices they offer to me.'

Verse ConceptsPlantsTradeCommerceDelicaciesSweetnessFragranceGood Things From Far AwayNot Pleasing God

Bible Theasaurus

Perfumed (23 instances)
Scented (4 instances)
Sweet-Scented (5 instances)
Sweet-Smelling (18 instances)

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