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פּוּחַ H6315
H6315 is the Hebrew word פּוּחַ, transliterated pûwach and said poo'akh. The King James Version most often renders it speaketh.
What it means
to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: blow (upon), break, puff, bring into a snare, speak, utter.
Verses using פּוּחַ
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Proverbs 6:19 · KJV
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 12:17 · KJV
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Proverbs 14:5 · KJV
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 14:25 · KJV
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
Proverbs 19:5 · KJV
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:9 · KJV
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 29:8 · KJV
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Song of Solomon 2:17 · KJV
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe or a young hart upon the mountains of Bether.
Song of Solomon 4:6 · KJV
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.
Song of Solomon 4:16 · KJV
Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.
Ezekiel 21:31 · KJV
And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, and skilful to destroy.
Habakkuk 2:3 · KJV
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6315 mean?
H6315 is the Hebrew word פּוּחַ (pûwach), meaning to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff.
How is H6315 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it speaketh (4 times), break (2 times), blow (2 times), utter (1 time), witness speaketh (1 time), among others.
How many times does H6315 appear in the Bible?
פּוּחַ (pûwach) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6315 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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