Definition
a primitive root; to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
Traditional renderings: blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter.
Traditional renderings: blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders פּוּחַ:
- ἀνατέλλωanatellō“to rise”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
14 total
- Psalm 10:5יָפִ֥יחַ · he sneersHe is secure in his ways at all times; Your lofty judgments are far from him; he sneers at all his foes.
- Psalm 12:5יָפִ֥יחַֽ · to him who yearns“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”
- Proverbs 6:19יָפִ֣יחַ · testimony…a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.
- Proverbs 12:17יָפִ֣יחַ · [He who] speaksHe who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
- Proverbs 14:5וְיָפִ֥יחַ · pours forthAn honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
- Proverbs 14:25וְיָפִ֖חַ · but one who uttersA truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
- Proverbs 19:5וְיָפִ֥יחַ · and one who uttersA false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
- Proverbs 19:9וְיָפִ֖יחַ · and one who pours outA false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.
- Proverbs 29:8יָפִ֣יחוּ · inflameMockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
- Song of Solomon 2:17שֶׁיָּפ֙וּחַ֙ · breaksBefore the day breaks and shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.
- Song of Solomon 4:6שֶׁיָּפ֙וּחַ֙ · breaksBefore the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will make my way to the mountain of myrrh and to the hill of frankincense.
- Song of Solomon 4:16הָפִ֥יחִי · Breathe onAwake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Breathe on my garden and spread the fragrance of its spices. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choicest fruits.
- Ezekiel 21:31אָפִ֣יחַ · I will breatheI will pour out My anger upon you; I will breathe the fire of My fury against you; I will hand you over to brutal men, skilled in destruction.
- Habakkuk 2:3וְיָפֵ֥חַ · it testifiesFor the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.