ruach

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noun

One of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to emotion and morality.

OriginHebrew רוּחַ →
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Meanings

noun

alternative ruakh

  1. JudaismOne of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to emotion and morality.

    Despite the misuse of the virginal conception to disparage women’s active use of their sexuality, this event actually subverts patriarchy by replacing the usual male participation with ruah, the creative Spirit of God.

    2000 June 17, Elizabeth A. Johnson, “Mary of Nazareth: Friend of God and Prophet”, in America, volume 182, number 21

Origin

  1. Hebrewרוּחַ“spirit”
  2. Englishruach

From Hebrew רוּחַ (rúakh, “spirit”).

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APA

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Chicago

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