Biblica Analytica
H5380 Hebrew

נָשַׁב

na.shav

to blow

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to blow
Transliteration
na.shav
Strong's Number
H5380
Occurrences
3

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "na.shav" (H5380) has a short definition of "to blow." This verb appears three times in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage. The meaning of "to blow" can encompass various actions, such as blowing air, wind, or breath. The significance of this word lies in its connection to natural phenomena, particularly wind and breath. In a world where air and wind were essential for life, this verb would have been familiar to ancient Hebrew speakers. Its usage in the Bible might imply a connection to the divine, as the wind is often associated with God's presence or power. Given its limited occurrences, the word "na.shav" likely held a specific or nuanced meaning in its original context. Further analysis of its usage in the Bible is necessary to fully understand its significance and range of application.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H5380
Lemma
נָשַׁב
Transliteration
na.shav
Definition
to blow
Occurrences
3
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text