נָפַשׁ

na.phashVerbH5314

be refreshed

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)

Full Lexicon Entry

(Niphal) to take breath, refresh oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus
2
2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 16:14
  • Exodus 23:12
  • Exodus 31:17

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