ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō) — Breathe on

Greek word study: ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō), Strong's G1720. to blow at or on

GreekStrong's G1720
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to blow at or on

Word study
Derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and (to puff) (compare G5453 (φύω));

KJV translation words: breathe on

Where this word appears

Strong's G1720 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is John 20:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He breathed on them ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐνεφύσησεν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • John 20:22 — ἐνεφύσησεν — He breathed on them

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1722 ἐν (en), G5453 φύω (phýō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does emphysáō (G1720) mean?

To blow at or on.

How is G1720 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1720 as: breathe on.

How often does ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō) appear?

Strong's G1720 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is John 20:22.