The meaning of “פּוּחַ”
Understanding pûwach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. - to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air - hence, to fan ...
פּוּחַ
blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. - to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air - hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff 1) to breathe, blow 1a) (Qal) to breathe 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to exhale or breathe 1b2) to puff, snort 1b3) to excite, inflame 1b4) to puff, pant for it 1b5) to breathe out, utter 1b6) to blow, blast
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 12:5 | “For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.” Word: פּוּחַ (pûwach) | |
| Proverbs 14:25 | “A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.” Word: פּוּחַ (pûwach) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:6 | “Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.” Word: פּוּחַ (pûwach) | |
| Ezekiel 21:31 | “And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy.” Word: פּוּחַ (pûwach) | |
| Habakkuk 2:3 | “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Word: פּוּחַ (pûwach) |
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