רוּחַ
ru.ach
“spirit”
Definition
{wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by resemblance spirit, but only of a rational being (including its expression and functions)}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7307 (רוּחַ)
- spirit, wind 1a) wind 1b) spirit 1b1) of man 1b2) seat of the mind
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
A:N-F
A:N-F
Occurrences
רוּחַ appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods.Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
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