ἘΠΙΠΝΟΙΑΝ, ἐπιπνοιαν
EPIPNOIAN, epipnoian
Sounds Like: eh-pee-PNOY-ahn
Translations: inspiration, an inspiration, afflatus, breath, a breath
From the root: ΕΠΙΠΝΟΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of breathing upon or into something, often implying a divine or supernatural influence, like an inspiration or afflatus. It can describe the imparting of a spirit or divine breath, leading to prophetic insight or creative power. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, over) and 'πνοή' (a breath, a blowing).
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1970 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 6:14
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 7:37
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 60:1
From the same root
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