G4151

πνεῦμα

pneuma

Neuter noun · From πνέω (G4154)

From G4154; 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:—ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare G5590.

Outline

  1. the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
    1. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
    2. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
    3. never referred to as a depersonalised force
  2. the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
    1. the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
    2. the soul
  3. a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
    1. a life giving spirit
    2. a human soul that has left the body
    3. a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
      1. used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
      2. the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
  4. the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
    1. the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
  5. a movement of air (a gentle blast)
    1. of the wind, hence the wind itself
    2. breath of nostrils or mouth

Usages (7/7)

Revelation 2:17

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hidden manna Knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Lord. white stone Exemption from judgement: In the ancient Roman church, you would get a white stone if you were acquitted or a black stone if you weren't (Psalms 32:2). new name καινός (kī-no's) - refreshed (Ezekiel 39:7, Isaiah 29:23); brought back into remembrance (2 Peter 3:1, Jude 1:5)

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Revelation 5:6

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four beasts The archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel. Lamb as it had been slain Yahawashi. seven horns represents complete power. seven eyes represents omniscience, i.e., nothing can be hidden from him

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Revelation 13:15

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The image represents the image of the Roman Empire e.g. its laws, legislation, architecture, etc (1 Maccabees 8:13-16). The Roman Empire has been reincarnated today as America.

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Revelation 16:13

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three unclean spirits like frogs The three city states in the world, i.e. Washington DC, London and Vatican City. mouth of the dragon Ancient Pagan Roman Empire. mouth of the false prophet The Roman Catholic Church and all of its derivatives.

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Revelation 17:3

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woman America. The scarlet coloured beast represents NATO and the EU. scarlet represents sin (Isaiah 1:18). seven heads - Seven Kingdoms (Germania Major, Germania Minor, Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Britain). The ten horns represent the common market or the European Economic Community (EEC/EU) established in 1958. It was originally comprised of Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Greece, Spain & Portugal, England & Ireland, West Germany. (Same as the ten toes spoken of in Daniel 2).

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Revelation 18:2

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After Babylon (America) is destroyed, only scavengers will inhabit that land. devils spirits.

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Revelation 19:10

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The angel referred to John as brethren, showing that the Israelites are angels too, albeit fallen ones (Jude 1:6).

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