Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to breathe into
Usage: ἐμ-φυσάω, -ῶ (φυσάω, to blow), [in LXX for נָפַח, etc. ;] to breathe into (cf. Gen.2:7, Wis.15:11, a1.), breathe upon: Jhn.20:22.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1720
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
10
Books
8
Strong's G1720 Quick Answer
Strong's G1720 ἐμφυσάω (emphusao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. emphusao (em-foo-sah'-o) v. 1. to blow at or on [from G1722 and phusao "to puff"] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include upon, breathed, thee, man, and soul. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- emphusao (em-foo-sah'-o) v. 1. to blow at or on [from G1722 and phusao "to puff"]
- Usage
- 10 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- upon, breathed, thee, man, and soul
Meaning and Definition
emphusao (em-foo-sah'-o) v. 1. to blow at or on [from G1722 and phusao "to puff"] KJV: breathe on Root(s): G1722 Compare: G5453
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1720. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
upon
breathed
thee
man
soul
lord
said
into
come
father
god
living
How Strong's G1720 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1720 (ἐμφυσάω) appears 9 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 17:21 — ἐνεφύσησεν
- Ezekiel 21:36 — ἐμφυσήσω
- Ezekiel 37:9 — ἐμφύσησον
- Genesis 2:7 — ἐνεφύσησεν
- Job 4:21 — ἐνεφύσησεν
Strong's G1720 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1720 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
Strong's G1720 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And God formed the man of dust of the earth, and breathed upon his face the breath of life, and the man became a living soul.
And he breathed on the child thrice, and called on the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, let, I pray thee, the soul of this child return to him.
For he blows upon them, and they are withered: They have perished for lack of wisdom.
Strong's G1720 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And when they were come near to Rages,
and took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his father’s eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
Forasmuch as he knew not his Maker, And him that inspired into him an active soul, And breathed in a living spirit.
Usage Excerpts
First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1720.
And God formed the man of dust of the earth, and breathed upon his face the breath of life, and the man became a living soul.
And he breathed on the child thrice, and called on the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, let, I pray thee, the soul of this child return to him.
For he blows upon them, and they are withered: They have perished for lack of wisdom.
And I will pour out my wrath upon thee, I will blow upon thee with the fire of my wrath, and I will deliver thee into the hands of barbarians skilled in working destruction.
And he said to me, Prophesy to the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord; Come from the four winds, and breathe upon these dead men, and let them live.
It is all over with him, he has been removed, one who has been delivered from affliction has come up panting into thy presence, watch the way, strengthen thy loins, be very valiant in thy strength.
And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
And when they were come near to Rages,
and took hold of his father: and he strake of the gall on his father’s eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father.
Forasmuch as he knew not his Maker, And him that inspired into him an active soul, And breathed in a living spirit.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1720, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1720 FAQ
What does emphysao (ἐμφυσάω) mean?
Emphysao (Strong's G1720) is a Greek word most simply glossed "breathe on". emphusao (em-foo-sah'-o) v. 1. to blow at or on [from G1722 and phusao "to puff"]
How many times is emphysao (ἐμφυσάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G1720 across 8 books.
Where can I study emphysao (ἐμφυσάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1720 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate emphysao (ἐμφυσάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as upon, breathed, thee, man, soul, and lord. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1720 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1720, with linked reader references where each row is available.