פּוּחַ

Strong’s Definition

to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to breathe, blow
• 2.(qal) to breathe
• 3.(hiphil)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: pûwach; Pronunciation: poo'akh