Strong’s H5397

נְשָׁמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

nshamah

Pronunciation

neh-shaw-maw'

Definition

Breath, spirit, soul

Meaning

a puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal

Usage

The Hebrew word "neshamah" primarily refers to the breath of life, the vital force that animates living beings. It is often used to denote the divine breath that God imparts to humans, signifying life and the spiritual essence of a person. In the Hebrew Bible, "neshamah" is closely associated with the concept of life given by God and is sometimes used interchangeably with "ruach" (spirit).

Bible references

Genesis 2:7;Genesis 7:22;Deuteronomy 20:16;Joshua 10:40;Joshua 11:11;2 Samuel 22:16;1 Kings 15:29;1 Kings 17:17;Job 4:9;Job 26:4;Job 27:3;Job 32:8;Job 33:4;Job 34:14;Job 37:10;Psalm 18:15;Psalm 150:6;Proverbs 20:27;Isaiah 2:22;Isaiah 30:33;Isaiah 42:5;Isaiah 57:16;Daniel 10:17