Strong’s Hebrew • Noun, Feminine
H7307: ruach
רוּחַPronounced: /roo-akh/ • From H7306 (ruach — to breathe, blow)
Short Definition: Spirit, breath, wind, life-force of God
Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning
Breath, wind, or spirit; specifically Ruach Elohim (the Spirit of God hovering over the waters in Genesis 1:2) empowering creation and prophecy.
Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:
BDB: Breath, wind, spirit of life; the Spirit of YHWH imparting wisdom, courage, and regeneration.
KJV Translation Usage
Spirit (232x), wind (92x), breath (27x), mind (5x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
378 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Honhom (Onyankopɔn Honhom / Ahome)
Key Biblical Occurrences
H7307 (רוּחַ) appears in these foundational scripture passages:
Genesis 1:2Psalm 51:11Isaiah 11:2Ezekiel 37:5