"to blow or breathe into, inflate; in NT to breathe upon, Jn. 20:22*"
Definition and meaning
to blow or breathe into, inflate; in NT to breathe upon, Jn. 20:22*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐμφυσάω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of emphysao (G1720) across the King James Bible.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
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Common questions
Strong's G1720 (emphysao) is a Greek word that means: to blow or breathe into, inflate; in NT to breathe upon, Jn. 20:22* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word emphysao (G1720) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1720 is emphysao, a Greek word defined as: to blow or breathe into, inflate; in NT to breathe upon, Jn. 20:22*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
emphysao is a Greek word found in the New Testament.