Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6315

Strong's H6315 · Hebrew

פּוּחַ

pûwach · /poo'akh/

Number
H6315
Language
Hebrew
Original word
פּוּחַ
Transliteration
pûwach
Pronunciation
poo'akh
KJV occurrences
14 verses

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.

speaketh5×
blow2×
break2×
puffeth2×
bring1×
snare1×
speak1×
utter1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Psalms2 verses
Proverbs7 verses
Song of Solomon3 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse

Topics that use this word

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;