Strong's Lexicon ruach: Spirit, wind, breath Original Word: רוּחַ Word Origin: From the root verb רוּחַ (ruach), which means "to breathe" or "to blow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4151 - πνεῦμα (pneuma): Often translated as "spirit" or "breath," used in the New Testament to describe the Holy Spirit, human spirit, and wind. Usage: The Hebrew word "ruach" is a multifaceted term that primarily denotes "spirit," "wind," or "breath." In the Old Testament, it is used to describe the Spirit of God, human spirit, and natural phenomena like wind. It conveys the idea of life force, divine presence, and movement. The term is often associated with God's creative and sustaining power, as well as His presence and influence in the world and in individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, "ruach" was understood as an essential life force, a concept common in many ancient Near Eastern cultures. The breath was seen as a sign of life, and the wind was a powerful natural force. Theologically, "ruach" is significant in the Hebrew Bible as it represents God's active presence in creation, prophecy, and empowerment of individuals for specific tasks. The Spirit of God (Ruach Elohim) is depicted as hovering over the waters in Genesis 1:2, symbolizing divine order and life-giving power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ruach Definition wind, spirit NASB Translation spirit (9), wind (1), winds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רוּחַ noun feminineDaniel 5:12 wind, spirit; — ׳ר absolute Daniel 5:12; Daniel 6:4, construct Daniel 4:5 +, emphatic רוּחָא Daniel 2:35; suffix רוּחִי Daniel 7:15, הֵּ֯ Daniel 5:20; plural construct רוּחֵי Daniel 7:2; — 1 wind Daniel 2:35; Daniel 7:2. 2 spirit: a. of man, Daniel 5:20; Daniel 7:15; as faculty of knowledge, יַתִּירא ׳ר Daniel 5:12; Daniel 6:4. b. אֱלָהִין קַדִּישִׁין ׳ר Daniel 4:5; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 4:15; Daniel 5:11, ׳א ׳ר Daniel 5:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mind, spirit, wind (Aramaic) corresponding to ruwach -- mind, spirit, wind. see HEBREW ruwach Forms and Transliterations וְרוּחֵ֖הּ ורוחה ר֣וּחַ ר֣וּחַ ׀ ר֤וּחַ ר֥וּחַ רֽוּחַ־ רוּחִ֛י רוּחֵ֣י רוּחָ֔א רוח רוח־ רוחא רוחי rū·aḥ rū·aḥ- rū·ḥā rū·ḥê rū·ḥî Ruach rūaḥ rūaḥ- ruCha ruChei ruChi rūḥā rūḥê rūḥî veruCheh wə·rū·ḥêh wərūḥêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:35 HEB: וּנְשָׂ֤א הִמּוֹן֙ רוּחָ֔א וְכָל־ אֲתַ֖ר NAS: threshing floors; and the wind carried KJV: threshingfloors; and the wind carried INT: carried them and the wind all A trace Daniel 4:8 Daniel 4:9 Daniel 4:18 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:12 Daniel 5:14 Daniel 5:20 Daniel 6:3 Daniel 7:2 Daniel 7:15 11 Occurrences |
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