Strong's Lexicon nashaph: To blow, to breathe, to pant Original Word: נָשַׁף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "nashaph," the concept of breath or wind is captured in the Greek word "πνεῦμα" (pneuma), Strong's Greek #4151, which is often translated as "spirit" or "wind" in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "nashaph" primarily conveys the action of blowing or breathing. It is often used in the context of the wind or breath, suggesting a gentle or forceful movement of air. The term can also imply the act of panting, indicating a sense of urgency or exertion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of breath and wind was deeply symbolic, often associated with life, spirit, and divine action. The breath of God, for instance, is seen as a life-giving force, as in the creation narrative where God breathes life into Adam. The wind, similarly, is a powerful natural force that can signify God's presence or judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to blow NASB Translation blew (1), blows (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָשַׁף verb blow (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Christian-Palestinian Aramaic  SchwIdioticon 58; Arabic  (vulgar) id. (Dozyii. 667; on usual meaning compare WetzstZPV xiv. 7); "" form of נשׁב, compare JenZA iv (1889), 268); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular בָּהֶם ׳נ Isaiah 40:24 he hath blow upon them (of ׳י under figure of wind); 2 masculine singular נָשַׁפְתָּ בְרוּחֲךָ Exodus 15:10 (song). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blow A primitive root; to breeze, i.e. Blow up fresh (as the wind) -- blow. Forms and Transliterations נָשַׁ֤ף נָשַׁ֥פְתָּ נשף נשפת nā·šap̄ nā·šap̄·tā nāšap̄ nāšap̄tā naShaf naShaftaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:10 HEB: נָשַׁ֥פְתָּ בְרוּחֲךָ֖ כִּסָּ֣מוֹ NAS: You blew with Your wind, the sea KJV: Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea INT: blew your wind covered Isaiah 40:24 2 Occurrences |
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