The meaning of “πνέω”
Understanding pnéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word blow. - to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
πνέω
a primary word blow. - to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:27 | “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” Word: πνέω (pnéō) | |
| Luke 12:55 | “And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.” Word: πνέω (pnéō) | |
| John 6:18 | “And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.” Word: πνέω (pnéō) | |
| Acts 27:40 | “And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.” Word: πνέω (pnéō) | |
| Revelation 7:1 | “And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.” Word: πνέω (pnéō) |