Man’s Nature and Destiny

RUAHH DEFINED

For the definition of this word we appeal again to Gesenius:- MND 49.1

RUAHH, 1. Breath, a breathing, blowing, i.e., a) breath of the nostrils, a snuffing, snorting. b) breath of the mouth. Often of the vital breath, breath of life; fully, elo-chai ruahh, Genesis 6:17. c) breath of air, air in motion. 2. The same as nephesh, psuche, anima, i.e., the vital spirit, breath of life. 3. The rational soul, mind, spirit. a) as the seat of the affections. b) in reference to the disposition, the mode of feeling and acting. c) of will, counsel, purpose. d) more rarely of the understanding. 4. The Spirit of God. MND 49.2