Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
GreekTheological terms
Pneumapneuma — biblical meaning
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Transliteration
pneuma
Pronunciation
PNEV-ma
MEANING
Spirit; breath; wind
ROOT
πνέω (pneō)
ETYMOLOGY
The Greek counterpart to ruach, from pneō, 'to blow.' In the New Testament it frequently refers to the Holy Spirit.
BIBLICAL USE
Used for the Holy Spirit, the human spirit, and spiritual beings; context determines the sense.
RELATED VERSES
John 3:8Acts 2:4Romans 8:16
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