Hebrew · H7307, H5057

רוּחַ נְגִידִים

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) · a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

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רוּחַ H7307 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)
Pronunciation rûaḥ
Invisible animating force: from physical wind/breath to spiritual presence, divine agency, and human consciousness.
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נָגִיד H5057 a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
Pronunciation nāgiyd
Leader who stands foremost in authority—civilian, military, or religious; implies prominence and honor.
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What does רוּחַ נְגִידִים (ruach negidim) mean in the Bible?

רוּחַ · נָגִיד is a Hebrew phrase meaning "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) + a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes".

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What does רוּחַ · נָגִיד mean in the Bible?

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) + a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7307, H5057?

H7307, H5057 is connected to 422 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. 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) + a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

Strong's H7307, H5057
Lexical occurrences 422 verses

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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) + a commander (as occupying the front ), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
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