Ruah in Hebrew and Pneuma in Greek

Ruah in Hebrew and Pneuma in Greek both mean Spirit, both mean Wind, and both mean Breath. Realizing this makes some verses even more interesting.

John 3:6. What has been born of the flesh is flesh, and what has been born of the Spirit is spirit. 7. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘It is necessary for you to be born from above.’ 8. The wind blows where it wishes and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going: thus it is with everyone who has been born of the Spirit.”

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This article is one of 839 in the four-volume One New Man Bible Companion by Rev. William J. Morford: commentary, word studies, myths corrected, Jewish roots, and maps.