זָנַח
za.nach (H2186B)
to stink
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word זָנַח (za.nach) with Strong's number H2186B has a specific and quite unpleasant meaning: to stink. This word is used only once in the Bible, indicating that its usage is quite limited. Given its translation, it's likely that this word was used to convey a sense of strong and unpleasant odors. This could refer to physical decay, rot, or even noxious gases. In a biblical context, this word might be used to describe something or someone that has become corrupt or putrid, much like a physical object that has decayed or rotted. As a result of its limited usage, we can't make broad claims about the significance of this word in the biblical text. However, in the context where it's used, it's clear that the author intended to convey a sense of something being in a state of physical or moral decay.
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The rivers will become foul. The streams of Egypt will be diminished and dried up. The reeds and flags will wither away.