Strong's H5396 · Hebrew
נִשְׁמָא
nishmâʼ · /nish-maw'/
Number
H5396
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נִשְׁמָא
Transliteration
nishmâʼ
Pronunciation
nish-maw'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
vital breath
KJV: breath.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H5397 (נְשָׁמָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נִשְׁמָא across 1 verse.
breath1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5396 (nishmâʼ) mean?
vital breath
How many times does H5396 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5396 (נִשְׁמָא) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “breath.”
How is nishmâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5396 is rendered as “breath” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נִשְׁמָא come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H5397 (נְשָׁמָה);