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נֶפֶשׁ (nepes)

נֶפֶשׁ (nepes) (Hebrew Lexicon • H5315 • soul, life, living being, person): soul, life, living being, person. Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity. It is closely linked with ψυχή (psyche) (Greek Lexicon • G5590 • breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle): breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle. Primary meaning: breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle, the soul. Strong's: breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151 (πνεῦμα), which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222 (ζωή), which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H05315, H07307 and H02416). Lexical nuances: breath (Lat. anima ), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle ): Mt 6:25 , Mk 3:4 10:45 , Lk 12:22 , Jo 10:11 , Ac 20:10 , 24 , II Co 1:23 , Phl 2:30 , I Th 2:8 , al. the soul , as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mt 26:38 , Mk 12:30 (LXX) 14:34 , Lk 1:46 , Jo 10:24 , Ac 14:2 , Phl 1:27 , al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς , from the heart , heartily : Eph 6:6 , Col 3:23 ; as...

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Ezekiel 18:4 : "Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die."; Psalms 107:9 : "For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."; Jeremiah 31:25 : "For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.". Related canonical books and chapters: Job 10 ( Job • Chapter 10 (22 verses)), Romans 13 ( Romans • Chapter 13 (14 verses)), Psalms 42 ( Psalms • Chapter 42 (11 verses)).

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נֶפֶשׁ
nepes
H5315 Hebrew
soul, life, living being, person

soul, life, living being, person. Throat, neck, appetite, breath, life, living creature; in biblical anthropology, humanity was created a living soul (nephesh chayah), a psychophysical unity.

ψυχή
psyche
G5590 Greek
breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle

breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle. Primary meaning: breath, breath of life, life, the vital principle, the soul. Strong's: breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151 (πνεῦμα), which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222 (ζωή), which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew H05315, H07307 and H02416). Lexical nuances: breath (Lat. anima ), breath of life, life (Hom., al.; in Arist., of the vital principle ): Mt 6:25 , Mk 3:4 10:45 , Lk 12:22 , Jo 10:11 , Ac 20:10 , 24 , II Co 1:23 , Phl 2:30 , I Th 2:8 , al. the soul , as the seat of the will, desires and affections: Mt 26:38 , Mk 12:30 (LXX) 14:34 , Lk 1:46 , Jo 10:24 , Ac 14:2 , Phl 1:27 , al.; ἐκ ψυχῆς , from the heart , heartily : Eph 6:6 , Col 3:23 ; as...

נְשָׁמָה
nesama
H5397 Hebrew
breath, spirit, living being

breath, spirit, living being. Breath, vital breath of God, spirit; divine life-principle imparted to humanity conferring moral responsibility and rational consciousness.

Job 10
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Job • Chapter 10 (22 verses)

My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me. Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work...

Romans 13
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Romans • Chapter 13 (14 verses)

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a te... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

σῶμα
soma
G4983 Greek
a body, a person, a slave

a body, a person, a slave. Primary meaning: a body, a person, a slave. Strong's: the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. Lexical nuances: a body . Prop., of the human body, as always in Hom. (opp. to δέμας ), of the dead body: Mt 27:58 , 59 Mk 15:43 , al.; of the living body: Lk 11:34 , I Co 6:13 , al.; ἐν σ. εἶναι , He 13:3 ; as the instrument of the soul, τὰ διὰ τοῦ σ. , II Co 5:10 ; opp. to πνεῦμα , Ro 8:10 , I Co 5:3 7:4 , Ja 2:26 ; to ψυχή , Mt 6:25 10:28 , Lk 12:22 (cf. Wi 1:4 , al.); to τὸ π. καὶ ἡ ψ. , I Th 5:23 ; σ. ψυχι...

נָפַח
napah
H5301 Hebrew
to breathe into, blow, inflate

to breathe into, blow, inflate. To blow, breathe into; specific act of God breathing the breath of life into nostrils of Adam, animating inanimate dust into a living soul.

Psalms 42
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Psalms • Chapter 42 (11 verses)

As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Mentions: Jordan .

Psalms 62
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Psalms • Chapter 62 (12 verses)

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence...

Leviticus 5
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Leviticus • Chapter 5 (19 verses)

And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity. Or if a soul touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carcase of an unclean beast, or a carcase of unclean cattle, or ... Mentions: Moses .

1 Samuel 18
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1 Samuel • Chapter 18 (30 verses)

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul , that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David , and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan and David made... Mentions: Saul, Jonathan, David, Jacob/Israel , Judah .

3 John 1
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3 John • Chapter 1 (14 verses)

The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest...

Psalms 104
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Psalms • Chapter 104 (35 verses)

Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his... Mentions: Lebanon .

2 Kings 2
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2 Kings • Chapter 2 (25 verses)

And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal . And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth–el. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Gilgal 1 , Jericho , Jordan , Carmel , Samaria .

Ecclesiastes 6
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Ecclesiastes • Chapter 6 (12 verses)

There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is v...

Isaiah 42
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Isaiah • Chapter 42 (25 verses)

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Kedar .

Psalms 35
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Psalms • Chapter 35 (28 verses)

Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Leviticus 4
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Leviticus • Chapter 4 (35 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Speak unto the children of Israel , saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them: If the priest that is anointed do si... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

Micah 7
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Micah • Chapter 7 (20 verses)

Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit. The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood;... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham , Assyria , Carmel , Bashan , Gilead , Egypt .

Leviticus 6
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Leviticus • Chapter 6 (30 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; Or have found that which was l... Mentions: Moses , Aaron .

ᾅδης
haides
G0086 Greek
Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades

Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades. Primary meaning: Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades. Strong's: properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls. Lexical nuances: in Hom., Hades (Pluto), the god of the underworld. the abode of Hades, the underivorld ; in NT, the abode of departed spirits, Hades : ἐν τ. ᾅ. , Lk 16:23 ; εἰς ᾅ. , Ac 2:27 , 31 ; πύλαι ᾅδου , Mt 16:18 ; κλεῖς τοῦ ᾅ. , Re 1:18 ; metaph., ἕως ᾅ. , Mt 11:23 , Lk 10:15 ; personified, Re 6:8 20:13 , 14 (Cremer, 67, 610; MM, VGT , s.v.).†

Genesis 34
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Genesis • Chapter 34 (31 verses)

And Dinah the daughter of Leah , which she bare unto Jacob , went out to see the daughters of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her, and lay with her, and defiled her. And his soul clave unto Dinah the daughter of Jacob ,... Mentions: Dinah, Leah , Jacob/Israel, Simeon , Levi , Shechem .

Job 19
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Job • Chapter 19 (29 verses)

Then Job answered and said, How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.

Proverbs 13
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Proverbs • Chapter 13 (25 verses)

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destructio...

Job 27
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Job • Chapter 27 (23 verses)

Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

Psalms 23
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Psalms • Chapter 23 (6 verses)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalms 6
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Psalms • Chapter 6 (10 verses)

O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

Psalms 103
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Psalms • Chapter 103 (22 verses)

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

Psalms 11
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Psalms • Chapter 11 (7 verses)

In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?

פָּדָה
pada
H6299 Hebrew
to ransom, redeem by paying price

to ransom, redeem by paying price. To deliver by substitutionary payment, purchase out of bondage; required for every firstborn male (Exodus 13:13) and Israel's soul from Sheol (Psalm 49:15).

Psalms 86
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Psalms • Chapter 86 (17 verses)

Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.

Psalms 7
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Psalms • Chapter 7 (17 verses)

O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;

Numbers 30
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Numbers • Chapter 30 (16 verses)

And Moses spake unto the heads of the tribes concerning the children of Israel , saying, This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded. If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

Proverbs 10
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Proverbs • Chapter 10 (32 verses)

The proverbs of Solomon . A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the subst... Mentions: Solomon .

Psalms 120
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Psalms • Chapter 120 (7 verses)

In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? Mentions: Meshech , Kedar .

Psalms 3
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Psalms • Chapter 3 (8 verses)

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Scripture Passages (24)

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul , that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David , and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Whatsoever soul it be that eateth any manner of blood, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.

And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already.

Job 10:1 (KJV)
Job 10 KJV

My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.

And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

Wherefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.

All the souls that came with Jacob into Egypt , which came out of his loins, besides Jacob 's sons' wives, all the souls were threescore and six;

In your patience possess ye your souls.

And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you?

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:

I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.

Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

And the sons of Joseph , which were born him in Egypt , were two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob , which came into Egypt , were threescore and ten.

Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the Lord thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of a sling.

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

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