= an invisible being that is in a direct relation to and under control of God and one of his manifestation, often described as a substance that can be poured out, through whom the universe is created and animated; it can manifest itself as an invisible force equipping humans with wisdom, skill, and strength for specific tasks; it can also manifest itself as a movement of air through the bodies of animate creatures (breath) or through nature (wind)
Spirit
= an invisible being associated with God and carrying out his commands, often by taking possession of people and influencing their actions
spirit
People
= inner person of a human or celestial being, associated with emotions, such as joy, grief, worry, courage, anger, willingness, jealousy, etc., but also with inner qualities such as wisdom
(human) spirit, mind
Air
= a natural movement of air, blowing in a particular direction, ranging in intensity from a light breeze ({S:01804100800000}) to a heavy blast ({S:01800101900000}); often regarded as the breath of God, but also associated with things that are without substance and cannot be grasped
breeze, wind
Chastise
literally: (God's) breath; hence: = process by which humans are punished by God, described as a flaming breath coming from his mouth
breath > punishment
Non-Endure
literally: breath or wind; hence: = state in which an event does not last, but is over before one knows it
breath > fleeting
Fail
literally: breath or wind; hence: = action by which humans speak words with no substance or value
empty words
Spatial Referents
literally: wind; = one of the four quarters of heaven, associated with the wind used for orientation purposes
direction
Speak
literally: the breath of (one's) mouth; hence: = action by which humans utter words which are articulated with the help of the breath which leaves the body through the mouth
breath of mouth > words
Blow
= the air that is taken in and expelled through the lungs by humans and animals, which makes them live, and which distinguishes them from inanimate objects like idols; regarded as coming from God; sometimes God is depicted as a breathing being as well