Definition
ἐμ-φυσάω, -ῶ
(φυσάω, to blow), [in LXX for נָפַח, etc. ;]
to breathe into (cf. Genesis 2:7, Wis.15.11, a1.), breathe upon: John 20:22.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐμφυσάω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- John 20:22ἐνεφύσησεν · He breathed on [them]When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.