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Redirected from ενεφυϲηϲεν, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.

ΕΝΕΦΥΣΗΣΕΝ, ενεφυσησεν

ENEPHYSĒSEN, enephysēsen

Sounds Like: en-eh-FYOO-see-sen

Translations: he breathed on, he breathed into, he blew into

From the root: ΕΜΦΥΣΑΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word describes the act of breathing or blowing upon something or someone. It is often used in contexts where a divine or spiritual breath is imparted, signifying the giving of life, spirit, or authority. For example, it can describe God breathing life into Adam or Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit upon His disciples. It implies an intentional and significant act of imparting something through breath.

Inflection: Third Person Singular, Aorist Active Indicative

Strong’s number: G1720 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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Codex Sinaiticus

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