Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "רוּחַ (rûwach)" primarily refers to wind or breath, which can be a physical movement of air or a forceful exhalation. It is also used figuratively to describe life, emotions like anger, or something insubstantial. Additionally, it can signify the sky, a rational spirit, or qualities and expressions associated with a living being.
spirit; the Spirit of God
The Hebrew word rûwach fundamentally means "spirit; the Spirit of God." It is translated in the KJV as "air", "anger", "blast", "breath", reflecting its range of use in Scripture.
Acts as a root form within the "from H7306 (רוּחַ);" word family, giving rise to related terms across Scripture.
"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth."
In the Old Testament, rûwach appears in contexts ranging from Psalm 33:6 to Job 33:4. The variety of contexts in which rûwach appears reveals that its meaning is not confined to a single usage but expands across different literary and theological settings.
Its Greek parallel is πνεῦμα (pneyma), revealing shared conceptual ground across the biblical languages. Thematically connected words include ζωή (zōē), דָּבָר (dâbâr).
The semantic range of rûwach — spanning meanings like air, anger, blast — suggests a word whose full significance cannot be captured by a single English term. As part of the "from H7306 (רוּחַ);" word family, this term connects to a broader network of related concepts in biblical thought.
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Origin
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Word Family
from H7306 (רוּחַ);Morphology
Pronunciation: roo'-akh
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"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth."
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."
"Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth."
"Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live."
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek..."
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πνεῦμα
pneyma
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, th
ζωή
zōē
life (literally or figuratively)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
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πνεῦμα
pneyma
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, th
ζωή
zōē
life (literally or figuratively)
דָּבָר
dâbâr
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
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