ἈΣΘΜΑΙΝΕΙΝ, ἀσθμαινειν
ASTHMAINEIN, asthmainein
Sounds Like: as-THMAI-neen
Translations: to gasp, to pant, to be out of breath
From the root: ἈΣΘΜΑΙΝΕΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes the action of gasping or panting, typically due to exertion, illness, or difficulty breathing. It implies a struggle for breath, often accompanied by a rapid and labored respiratory rate. It can be used to describe someone who is breathless from running, or struggling to breathe due to a medical condition.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G0919 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 6 — 11:217
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