Strong's Lexicon atishah: Sneeze Original Word: עֵטִישָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָטַשׁ (atash), which means "to sneeze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "atishah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of sneezing is not specifically addressed in the New Testament. Usage: The term "atishah" refers to the act of sneezing. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe a physical reaction, often associated with life and vitality. The act of sneezing is seen as a natural bodily function, and in some cultural contexts, it is considered a sign of life or a response to divine intervention. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, sneezing was sometimes viewed as an omen or a sign of the presence of spirits. In the biblical context, sneezing is mentioned in narratives that highlight the restoration of life or health. The act of sneezing was often seen as a positive sign, indicating the return of breath or spirit to a person. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a sneezing NASB Translation sneezes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲטִישָׁה] noun feminine sneezing; plural suffix עֲטִישֹׁתָיו Job 41:10, see I. הלל (Bi Siegf Bu Du rd singular). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sneezing From an unused root meaning to sneeze; sneezing -- sneezing. Forms and Transliterations עֲֽ֭טִישֹׁתָיו עטישתיו ‘ăṭî·šō·ṯāw ‘ăṭîšōṯāw aTishotavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 41:18 HEB: עֲֽ֭טִישֹׁתָיו תָּ֣הֶל א֑וֹר NAS: His sneezes flash forth light, KJV: By his neesings a light doth shine, INT: his sneezes flash light 1 Occurrence |