Lexicon nishmah: Breath, spirit Original Word: נִשְׁמָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breath (Aramaic) corresponding to nshamah; vital breath -- breath. see HEBREW nshamah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to neshamah Definition breath NASB Translation life-breath (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama), which means "to hear" or "to listen."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Aramaic נִשְׁמָא, the concept of breath or spirit is often represented by the Greek word πνεῦμα (pneuma) in the New Testament, which is Strong's Greek Number 4151. This term is used to describe the Holy Spirit, the human spirit, and the breath of life, reflecting similar themes of vitality and divine influence. Usage: The term נִשְׁמָא is used in the context of describing the breath of life, emphasizing the essential and life-giving aspect of breath. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. Context: • נִשְׁמָא (nishma) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the book of Daniel. It is used to convey the concept of breath as a vital force, integral to life itself. In Daniel 5:23, the term is employed to highlight the divine sovereignty over life, as it is God who holds the breath of all living beings in His hand. This usage underscores the dependency of human life on the divine will and the acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority over creation. The term is closely related to the Hebrew נְשָׁמָה (neshamah), which also signifies breath or spirit, further illustrating the interconnectedness of life and divine sustenance. Forms and Transliterations נִשְׁמְתָ֥ךְ נשמתך niš·mə·ṯāḵ nishmeTach nišməṯāḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:23 HEB: וְלֵֽאלָהָ֞א דִּֽי־ נִשְׁמְתָ֥ךְ בִּידֵ֛הּ וְכָל־ NAS: hand are your life-breath and your ways, KJV: in whose hand thy breath [is], and whose [are] all INT: the God which are your life-breath hand and whose all 1 Occurrence |
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