Greek · G5285 · unreviewed

ὑποπνέω

To blow gently

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ὑποπνέω G5285
Pronunciation hypopnéō

What does ὑποπνέω (hypopnéō) mean in the Bible?

ὑποπνέω (hypopnéō) is a Greek word meaning "to blow gently". ὑπο-πνέω __1.

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Meaning

to blow gently
Extended definition
1to blow underneath (Arist.).
2to blow gently: Act.27:13.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
participle 1
Tense
aorist 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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