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  • From: Brak <Brak AT neo.rr.com>
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  • Subject: [b-hebrew] Nefesh - Breath or Breather
  • Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:36:07 -0500

In Gen 1:20, 1:21, 1:24, and 1:30 we have the phrase NEFE$ XAY.FH

In 1:20, 1:21, and 1:24 the phrase is usually translated as "living creature".
But in 1:30 it is usually translated as "breath of life".

So it appears that in 1:20,21,24 NEFE$ XAY.FH is being translated to be referring to the item being spoken of (the "breather"), while in 1:30 is appears to be translated as something which the item being spoken of has (the "breath").

Can someone help me make heads or tails of this.


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B"H
John Steven

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