Strong's Lexicon nishmah: Breath, spirit Original Word: נִשְׁמָא Word Origin: Derived from the root נשם (nasham), which is related to breathing or blowing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4151 (pneuma) - Often translated as "spirit" or "breath" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of life-giving force. - G5590 (psuchē) - Translated as "soul" or "life," indicating the essence of life within a person. Usage: The term "nishmah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the breath of life, often associated with the divine breath that animates living beings. It signifies the life-giving force that God imparts to His creation. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the spirit or essence of life within a person. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, breath was seen as a vital force, closely linked to life itself. The act of breathing was not merely a physical function but was imbued with spiritual significance. The concept of God breathing life into humans underscores the intimate relationship between the Creator and His creation. This understanding reflects the belief that life is a sacred gift from God, and the breath is a symbol of His sustaining power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to neshamah Definition breath NASB Translation life-breath (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breath (Aramaic) corresponding to nshamah; vital breath -- breath. see HEBREW nshamah 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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