Strong's H6315 · Hebrew
פּוּחַ
pûwach · /poo'akh/
Definition
to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
KJV: blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פּוּחַ across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
Psalms 12:5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. puffeth: or, would ensnare him
Proverbs7 verses
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 12:17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 14:5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Proverbs 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. unpunished: Heb. held innocent
Proverbs 19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 29:8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. bring: or, set a city on fire
Song of Solomon3 verses
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether. of Bether: or, of division
Song of Solomon 4:6Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense. break: Heb. breathe
Song of Solomon 4:16Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6315 (pûwach) mean?
to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
How many times does H6315 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6315 (פּוּחַ) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “speaketh.”
How is pûwach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6315 is rendered as “speaketh” (5×), “blow” (2×), “break” (2×), “puffeth” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word פּוּחַ come from?
a primitive root;