Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G1709
to inhale, i.e. (figuratively) to be animated by (bent upon)
KJV usage: :--breathe.
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
gen., to breathe into or upon; to respire, breathe; met. to breathe of, be animated with the spirit of, Acts 9:1*
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