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ruach

ruach

1 9.9
A spirit or breath mentioned in Hebrew religious texts
  • noun
  • /ˈruːɑːx/
  • Literature
translation icon : espíritu
  • Poor leadership can confuse people, but people can only be confused to the extent that they are out of touch with the deeper realities of the Divine experience (ruach ha-kodesh) and Torah teachings.
  • the ruach of God

Examples

  • The ruach of God brought Israel out of Egypt; and yet, "Are not you Israelites like Cushites to me?" says the Lord.

    Academic text (1992)

  • So we begin with this chaotic mass and then there's the ruach of God.

  • We are responsible to believe Father God and acknowledge His Holy Spirit, Ha Ruach HaKodesh!

    Blog text (5)

  • According to the priestly writer, the same ruach that liberated Israel had been at work.

    Academic text (1992)

  • In many biblical stories, God's ruach is depicted as the force that brings life and creation.

  • The ancient text describes the ruach as a divine breath that inspired the prophets.

  • During the ceremony, the rabbi spoke about the importance of the ruach in guiding one's spiritual journey.

Synonyms

prana
vsruach
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A life energy in the body connected to breathing

is a Hebrew religious term for spirit or breath used in scripture

Surface Forms

ruach singular
ruachs plural

Etymology

Ruach comes from Hebrew and literally means 'breath' or 'wind', so in the Bible it often names God's living spirit. Thinking of a breath giving life helps you remember ruach as a moving, active spirit.