The meaning of “נְשָׁמָה”
Understanding nᵉshâmâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blast, (that) breath(-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit. - a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, i...
נְשָׁמָה
blast, (that) breath(-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit. - a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal 1) breath, spirit 1a) breath (of God) 1b) breath (of man) 1c) every breathing thing 1d) spirit (of man)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 7:22 | “All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.” Word: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh) | |
| Joshua 11:11 | “And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire.” Word: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh) | |
| 1 Kings 17:17 | “And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him.” Word: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh) | |
| Psalms 150:6 | “Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. ” Word: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh) | |
| Isaiah 42:5 | “Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:” Word: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh) |
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