The margin of the KJV gives the translation 'wind' - the 'wind of the day'. Ruach occurs over 350 times in the Hebrew scripture (says Young's Analytical Concordance) and is usually translated 'wind' 'spirit' or 'breath' which is how the word pneuma is translated in the Greek scripture (setting aside the use of the word 'ghost' rather than 'spirit').

You simply cannot determine gender based on the gender of a noun in any particular language. Otherwise the OT translation from Hebrew to Greek would totally switch the gender of the RUACH/PNEUMA. Which is silly. The context should determine who or what it really is. In this case RUACH is the power of the Creator. Even as the Hebrews understood it.

37:9 - prophesy about the ruach; From the context of the dry bone's narrative, it's clear that ruach has the dual connotation of: A literal wind (the verse continues "come from the four winds") The human being's animating spirit (the rauch brings the bones to life) But not a divine spirit. Based on Ezekiel's tendency to address himself toward ...

Dec 4, 2012 · Here, the phrase "breath of life" is translated from the Hebrew phrase נִשְׁמַת־רוּחַ חַיִּים (nishmat ruach chayyim), which is like saying "the nishmah of the ruach chayyim." Grammatically, I would understand this phrase as nishmat being in apposition (genitive of apposition) to ruach chayyim , and thus meaning, "the ...

Apr 18, 2016 · It is true, נְשָׁמָה generally signifies the human soul, but in chap. vii. 22 נִשְׁמַת־רוּחַ חַיִּים is used of men and animals both; and should any one explain this, on the ground that the allusion is chiefly to men, and the animals are connected per zeugma, or should he press the ruach attached, and deduce from ...

May 24, 2023 · The breath of life (neshamah) along with the spirit (ruach) represents the spiritual aspect of human existence, the divine spark that distinguishes humans from the rest of creation. It signifies the close connection between God and humanity, as well as the inherent worth and dignity of human life given by God.

Sep 20, 2014 · The English word is translated from the Hebrew ruach and the Greek pnuema. Both of these words can also mean "breath" or "wind." All three uses can be seen in the Flood account. Genesis 6:3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Jul 25, 2015 · I think the key to translating Genesis 1:2 is not וְר֣וּחַ (we·ruach, "spirit"), but rather מְרַחֶ֖פֶת (me·rachepheth, "moved"). Better understanding the verb will help us better understand the subject. rachaph (the root) is a rare verb. It occurs just three times in the Old Testament: here, Deuteronomy 32:11:

Nov 12, 2024 · 1. The Creator of Adam: Genesis 2:7. Genesis 2:7 (LSV) states: "And YHWH God forms the man [of] dust from the ground and breathes into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man becomes a living creature."

Jun 7, 2022 · The previous mention of ruach is when the Spirit of God 'hovered' or 'fluttered' (YLT) over the face of the waters. This is activity but not progress. This is activity but not progress. A lot of exertion is required for birds that hover and some species are clearly gifted with special talent to do so, such as the kestrel.