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The term "reeked" is not commonly found in most modern translations of the Bible, including the Berean Standard Bible . However, the concept of reeking, which generally refers to emitting a strong or unpleasant odor, can be associated with various biblical themes and narratives that involve sacrifices, offerings, and divine displeasure.

Sacrificial Offerings and Aroma

In the Old Testament, the concept of aroma is frequently associated with sacrificial offerings. The Hebrew word often translated as "aroma" or "fragrance" is "reach," which can imply both pleasant and unpleasant smells. In the context of sacrifices, a "pleasing aroma" is often mentioned, signifying God's acceptance of the offering. For example, inGenesis 8:21 , after Noah offers burnt offerings to the Lord, it is written, "When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, 'Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth.'"

The idea of a pleasing aroma is also prevalent in the Levitical laws concerning offerings.Leviticus 1:9 states, "The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD." This indicates that the proper execution of sacrificial rituals was essential for the offering to be acceptable to God.

Divine Displeasure and Odor

Conversely, the Bible also speaks of odors in the context of divine displeasure. InIsaiah 65:5 , God expresses His disdain for hypocritical worship, saying, "They say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ These are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long." Here, the imagery of smoke in God's nostrils conveys His irritation and rejection of insincere worship.

Symbolism of Odor in Judgment

The prophetic books often use the imagery of odor to symbolize judgment and corruption. InAmos 4:10 , God recounts the plagues He sent upon Israel, saying, "I sent plagues among you like those of Egypt. I killed your young men with the sword, along with your captured horses. I made the stench of your camp rise up into your nostrils, yet you have not returned to Me," declares the LORD." The stench here symbolizes the consequences of Israel's disobedience and the severity of divine judgment.

Spiritual Implications

In the New Testament, the concept of aroma takes on a spiritual dimension. The Apostle Paul, in2 Corinthians 2:15-16 , writes, "For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one, we are an odor of death and demise; to the other, a fragrance that brings life." This passage highlights the dual nature of the Gospel message, which is life-giving to believers but a reminder of judgment to those who reject it.

Conclusion

While the specific term "reeked" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the underlying themes of aroma and odor are significant in biblical theology. They serve as powerful symbols of divine acceptance, judgment, and the spiritual realities of the Gospel.(imp. & p. p.) of Reek.

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... What lasting concord could there be between a woman of insane and insatiable pride,
whose Courtreeked with intrigue and worldliness, and an Archbishop of...

Felix Before Paul
... He had tempted from her husband, Drusilla, the daughter of that Herod whose dreadful
death is familiar to us all; and his courtreeked with blood and debauchery...

'The Prince of Life'
... half rebel, who had raised some petty revolt against Rome, more as a pretext for
robbery and crime than from patriotism, and whose handsreeked with blood....

Genesis.
... Shall wait thee. Earth, which with thy kinsman's blood. Hathreeked but now, shall
to thy hateful hand. Refuse to render back the cursed seeds....

Face to Face with Shams
... The Church of the fourth centuryreeked"by the confession of her own best
saints"with frightful phenomena, but the most portentous of them all were men...

Acts of Sharbil, who was a Priest of Idols, and was Converted to...
... And the executioners did so, until the smell of the brandingreeked forth in
the midst of the judgment-hall: but he refused to sacrifice....

The Obedience of Faith
... Our Puritan forefathersreeked little of property or liberty when these stood in
the way of conscience: they defied exile and danger sooner than give up a...

New Testament History and Prophecy.
... this supreme power were not much less ferocious; the very name of pity seemed to
have been blotted from the Roman speech; the whole Empirereeked with cruelty...

The Seventh Book
... All the citizensreeked, if I may use the expression, with the stench of
lust, all inhaled the fetid odors of their mutual impurity....

Reeked (1 Occurrence)
... (imp. & pp) of Reek. Multi-Version ConcordanceReeked (1 Occurrence). Exodus 8:14
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