# G4151 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - spirit ### Part of Speech - noun ### Word Studies - --- ## Lexical Summary ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - pneuma (pnyoo'-mah) ### Part of Speech - noun ### Definitions & Usage #### KJV - ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind #### NASB ##### Definition wind, spirit ##### Usage - Spirit (241), spirit (101), spirits (32) - breath (3) - spiritual (1), wind (1), winds (1) #### Strong's ##### Definition spirit, ghost ##### Usage --- ## Other Dimensions ### Word Origin - From pneo ([[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 psuche ([[G5590]]). ### Helps Word Studies - [[G4151]] pneúma – properly, spirit (Spirit), wind, or breath. The most frequent meaning (translation) of [[G4151]] (pneúma) in the NT is "spirit" ("Spirit"). Only the context however determines which sense(s) is meant. - Any of the above renderings (spirit-Spirit, wind, breath) of [[G4151]] (pneúma) is always theoretically possible (spirit, Spirit, wind, breath). But when the attributive adjective ("holy") is used, it always refers to the Holy Spirit. "Spirit" ("spirit") is by far the most common translation (application) of [[G4151]] (pneúma). - The Hebrew counterpart (rûach) has the same range of meaning as [[G4151]] (pneúma), i.e. it likewise can refer to spirit/Spirit, wind, or breath. ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words ### Cultural and Historical Background ### Outline of Biblical Usage (BLB) ### Vines --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 383 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_4151.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/4151.htm --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2019.09.09 ### Revised - 2023.09.01 - 2026.04.02