ΑΝΑΨΥΧΗΝ, αναψυχην
ANAPSYCHĒN, anapsychēn
Sounds Like: ah-nah-psoo-KHEEN
Translations: refreshment, rest, revival, a refreshment, a rest, a revival
From the root: ΑΝΑΨΥΧΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a refreshing, a revival, or a recovery of breath. It signifies a period of rest or relief after exertion, distress, or heat. It is a compound word formed from the preposition ΑΝΑ (ANA), meaning 'up' or 'again', and ΨΥΧΗ (PSYCHE), meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. Thus, it literally means 'a drawing up of breath' or 'a recovery of breath', leading to the sense of refreshment or revival.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0403 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
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