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πνεῦμα G4151

G4151 is the Greek word πνεῦμα, transliterated pneûma. The King James Version most often renders it spirit.

Word: πνεῦμαTransliteration: pneûmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 312 verses

What it means

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.

Where it comes from

from G4154 (πνέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 341 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

spirit 236×ghost 65×spirits 31×even the spirit 2×through the spirit 2×against the holy ghost 1×wind 1×spiritually 1×spiritual 1×life 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind.

Verses using πνεῦμα

The first 40 of 312 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 3:11 · KJV

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 3:16 · KJV

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Matthew 4:1 · KJV

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Matthew 5:3 · KJV

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 8:16 · KJV

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

Matthew 10:1 · KJV

And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

Matthew 10:20 · KJV

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Matthew 12:18 · KJV

Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Matthew 12:28 · KJV

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Matthew 12:31 · KJV

Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 12:32 · KJV

And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Matthew 12:43 · KJV

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

Matthew 12:45 · KJV

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.

Matthew 22:43 · KJV

He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

Matthew 26:41 · KJV

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 1:10 · KJV

And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Mark 1:12 · KJV

And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

Mark 1:23 · KJV

And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Mark 1:26 · KJV

And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

Mark 1:27 · KJV

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

Mark 2:8 · KJV

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Mark 3:11 · KJV

And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

Mark 3:29 · KJV

But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

Mark 5:13 · KJV

And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

Mark 7:25 · KJV

For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:

Mark 8:12 · KJV

And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

Mark 9:20 · KJV

And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

Mark 9:25 · KJV

When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

Mark 12:36 · KJV

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Mark 14:38 · KJV

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

Luke 1:15 · KJV

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

Luke 1:17 · KJV

And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

Luke 1:35 · KJV

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Luke 1:47 · KJV

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

Luke 1:67 · KJV

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Luke 1:80 · KJV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Luke 2:25 · KJV

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

Luke 2:26 · KJV

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

Luke 2:27 · KJV

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

Luke 2:40 · KJV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4151 mean?

G4151 is the Greek word πνεῦμα (pneûma), meaning 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.

How is G4151 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it spirit (236 times), ghost (65 times), spirits (31 times), even the spirit (2 times), through the spirit (2 times), among others.

How many times does G4151 appear in the Bible?

πνεῦμα (pneûma) is tagged in 312 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4151 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4154 (πνέω).

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