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ἐμφυσάω G1720
G1720 is the Greek word ἐμφυσάω, transliterated emphysáō. The King James Version most often renders it breathed on.
What it means
to blow at or on.
Where it comes from
from G1722 (ἐν) and (to puff) (compare G5453 (φύω)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: breathe on.
Verses using ἐμφυσάω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 20:22 · KJV
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1720 mean?
G1720 is the Greek word ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō), meaning to blow at or on.
How is G1720 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it breathed on (1 time).
How many times does G1720 appear in the Bible?
ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1720 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and (to puff) (compare G5453 (φύω)).
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