רוּחַ
rûwach
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "רוּחַ" (rûwach) primarily means to blow or breathe. It can literally refer to smelling or, by extension, perceiving something. Figuratively, it can imply anticipating, enjoying, or understanding something quickly.
properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
The Hebrew word rûwach means "properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)," encompassing related ideas including accept, smell, touch, make of quick understanding..
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