Strong's H5314 · Hebrew
נָפַשׁ
nâphash · /naw-fash'/
Definition
to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)
KJV: (be) refresh selves (-ed).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָפַשׁ across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
Exodus 31:17It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5314 (nâphash) mean?
to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)
How many times does H5314 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5314 (נָפַשׁ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “refreshed.”
How is nâphash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5314 is rendered as “refreshed” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word נָפַשׁ come from?
a primitive root;