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The meaning of נָשַׁב

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Definition

(cause to) blow, drive away. - to blow - by implication, to disperse 1) to blow 1a) (Qal) to blow 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to c...

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Strong's Concordance

נָשַׁב

Phoneticnaw-shab'
Transliterationnâshab
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(cause to) blow, drive away. - to blow - by implication, to disperse 1) to blow 1a) (Qal) to blow 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to blow 1b2) to disperse, to drive away

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 15:11

And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab)
Psalms 147:18

He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.

Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab)
Isaiah 40:7

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.

Word: נָשַׁב (nâshab)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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