Greek word study
πνεῦμα G4151
- Transliteration
- pneûma
- KJV glosses
- ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind
Lexical summary
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze
by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze
by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information