Strong's H5397 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נְשָׁמָה (nᵉshâmâh)

Pronunciation: nesh-aw-maw'

POS: nesh-aw-maw' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from נָשַׁם; a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal; blast, (that) breath(-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit.

KJV Usage: blast, (that) breath(-eth), inspiration, soul, spirit.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) breath, spirit
• 2. 1a) breath (of God)
• 3. 1b) breath (of man)
• 4. 1c) every breathing thing
• 5. 1d) spirit (of man)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2372
• GREEK G4151
• GREEK G4157

Blue Letter Bible entry