Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נָשַׁף”
Understanding nâshaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
blow. - to breeze, i.e. blow up fresh (as the wind) 1) (Qal) to blow
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נָשַׁף
Phoneticnaw-shaf'
Transliterationnâshaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
blow. - to breeze, i.e. blow up fresh (as the wind) 1) (Qal) to blow
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:10 | “Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.” Word: נָשַׁף (nâshaph) | |
| Isaiah 40:24 | “Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.” Word: נָשַׁף (nâshaph) |
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