ἐμπνέω

empneōto breath intoHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐν-πνέω, -ῶ

(Rec. ἐμπ-, see: ἐν) [in LXX: Deuteronomy 20:16, Joshua 10:28 ff. Joshua 11:11, 14 (ptcp. neut., for נֶפֶשׁ, נְשָׁמָה), Wis.15.11 * ;]

1. to breathe on.

2. to breathe;

(a) absol.;

(b) with genitive part.: figuratively, ἀπειλῆς κ. φόνου, Acts 9:1.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Acts 9:1ἐμπνέων · breathing out
    Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest