פּוּחַ
pu.ach
“to breathe”
Definition
to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
a primitive root;
- 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
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
פּוּחַ appears 12 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
For the vision awaits an appointed time;it testifies of the end and does not lie.Though it lingers, wait for it,since it will surely come and will not delay.
An honest witness does not deceive,but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who utters lies will not escape.
Mockers inflame a city,but the wise turn away anger.
He is secure in his ways at all times;Your lofty judgments are far from him;he sneers at all his foes.
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