Πνεῦμα

Strong’s Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

from G4154

KJV Usage

ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.a movement of air (a gentle blast
• 2.of the wind, hence the wind itself
• 3.a life giving spirit
• 4.the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
• 5.god's power and agency distinguishable in thought from his essence in itself considered
• 6.the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
• 7.the soul
• 8.a human soul that has left the body
• 9.breath of nostrils or mouth
• 10.the spirit, i.e., the vital principal by which the body is animated
• 11.a spirit higher than man but lower than god, i.e., an angel
• 12.a spirit, i.e., a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
• 13.of god
• 14.the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one

Scholarly Notes

compare G5590.

See Also