נָפַשׁ (nâphash) — Refresh Selves

Hebrew word study: נָפַשׁ (nâphash), Strong's H5314. to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)

HebrewStrong's H5314
Quick definition
Hebrew word
נָפַשׁ (nâphash)
Pronounced: naw-fash'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: (be) refresh selves (-ed).

Where this word appears

Strong's H5314 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 23:12 and last appears in 2 Samuel 16:14.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and he refreshed himself ×2so he may refresh himself ×1

Forms found in the text

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

וְיִנָּפֵשׁ ×1וַיִּנָּפֵשׁ ×1וַיִּנָּפַשׁ ס ×1

Books where it appears most

Exodus ×22 Samuel ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Exodus 23:12 — וְיִנָּפֵשׁ — so he may refresh himself
  • Exodus 31:17 — וַיִּנָּפַשׁ ס — and he refreshed himself
  • 2 Samuel 16:14 — וַיִּנָּפֵשׁ — and he refreshed himself

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H5305 נָפִישׁ (Nâphîysh), H5315 נֶפֶשׁ (nephesh).

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 nâphash (H5314) mean?

To breathe; passively, to be breathed upon , i.e. (figuratively) refreshed (as if by a current of air).

How is H5314 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5314 as: (be) refresh selves (-ed)..

How often does נָפַשׁ (nâphash) appear?

Strong's H5314 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 23:12 and last appears in 2 Samuel 16:14.