The meaning of “נָפַח”
Understanding nâphach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blow, breath, give up, cause to lose (life), seething, snuff. - to puff, in various applications (literally, to inflate,...
נָפַח
blow, breath, give up, cause to lose (life), seething, snuff. - to puff, in various applications (literally, to inflate, blow hard, scatter, kindle, expire - figuratively, to disesteem) 1) to breathe, blow, sniff at, seethe, give up or lose (life) 1a) (Qal) to breathe, blow 1b) (Pual) to be blown 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to breathe out
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:7 | “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” Word: נָפַח (nâphach) | |
| Job 31:39 | “If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:” Word: נָפַח (nâphach) | |
| Isaiah 54:16 | “Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.” Word: נָפַח (nâphach) | |
| Jeremiah 15:9 | “She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the Lord.” Word: נָפַח (nâphach) | |
| Ezekiel 22:21 | “Yea, I will gather you, and blow upon you in the fire of my wrath, and ye shall be melted in the midst thereof.” Word: נָפַח (nâphach) |
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