Strong's Lexicon puach: To breathe, blow, speak, utter Original Word: פוּחַ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "puach," the concept of breath and spirit is often captured by the Greek word "pneuma" (Strong's Greek 4151), which means spirit, wind, or breath. Usage: The Hebrew verb "puach" primarily conveys the action of breathing or blowing. It can also extend metaphorically to mean speaking or uttering, often in the context of expressing something with force or intensity. This term is used to describe both physical actions, such as the blowing of wind, and metaphorical actions, such as the expression of emotions or thoughts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, breath was often associated with life and spirit. The act of breathing was seen as a divine gift, and the breath of God was considered a life-giving force. This cultural understanding is reflected in the use of "puach" to describe actions that involve the expulsion of air, whether literal or figurative. The concept of breath as life is deeply rooted in the Hebrew worldview, influencing various aspects of their language and theology. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to breathe, blow NASB Translation blow (1), breathe (1), cool (2), hastens (1), longs (1), set a aflame (1), snorts (1), speaks (1), tells (2), utters (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מּוּחַ] verb breathe, blow (Late Hebrew מּוּחַ blow out; Arabic ( ),  = Hebrew, so Aramaic מּוּחַ,  ); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יָפוּחַ הַיּוֺם Songs 2:17; Songs 4:6 until the day breathes, i.e. grows cool. Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine singular יָפִיחַ Psalm 10:5 +; יָפִחַ Proverbs 14:25; וְיָפֵחַ Habakkuk 2:3, etc.; Imperative feminine singular הָפִיחִי Songs 4:16; — 1 cause garden (accusative) to exhale (that is, odours) Songs 4:16. 2. a. puff, snort, against, ב person, Psalm 10:5. b. עַל person, Ezekiel 21:36 with the fire of my wrath will I blow against thee. c. excite, inflame city Proverbs 29:8. d. with לוֺ Psalm 12:6 puff, = pant for it (so most; Thes Hi and others against whom men puff; Bae אֹמִּיעַ לוֺ I will shine forth to him); לַקֵּן Habakkuk 2:3 the vision panteth (hasteth) towards the end (so most). 3 breathe out, utter, כְּזָבִים Proverbs 6:19; Proverbs 14:5,25; Proverbs 19:5,9, אֱמוּנָה Proverbs 12:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blow upon, break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter A primitive root; to puff, i.e. Blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff -- blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter. Forms and Transliterations אָפִ֣יחַ אפיח הָפִ֥יחִי הפיחי וְיָפִ֖חַ וְיָפִ֖יחַ וְיָפִ֥יחַ וְיָפֵ֥חַ ויפח ויפיח יָפִ֣יחַ יָפִ֣יחוּ יָפִ֥יחַ יָפִ֥יחַֽ יפיח יפיחו שֶׁיָּפ֙וּחַ֙ שיפוח ’ā·p̄î·aḥ ’āp̄îaḥ aFiach hā·p̄î·ḥî haFichi hāp̄îḥî še·yā·p̄ū·aḥ šeyāp̄ūaḥ sheiyaFuach veyaFeach veyaFiach wə·yā·p̄ê·aḥ wə·yā·p̄i·aḥ wə·yā·p̄î·aḥ wəyāp̄êaḥ wəyāp̄iaḥ wəyāp̄îaḥ yā·p̄î·aḥ yā·p̄î·ḥū yaFiach yaFichu yāp̄îaḥ yāp̄îḥūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 10:5 HEB: כָּל־ צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו יָפִ֥יחַ בָּהֶֽם׃ NAS: his adversaries, he snorts at them. KJV: out of his sight: [as for] all his enemies, he puffeth at them. INT: for all his adversaries snorts Psalm 12:5 Proverbs 6:19 Proverbs 12:17 Proverbs 14:5 Proverbs 14:25 Proverbs 19:5 Proverbs 19:9 Proverbs 29:8 Songs 2:17 Songs 4:6 Songs 4:16 Ezekiel 21:31 Habakkuk 2:3 14 Occurrences |
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