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Wind in the Bible
The Spirit's invisible, sovereign work.
Wind in the Bible
Wind pictures the Spirit of God — invisible, sovereign, and life-giving — from the breath that fills Adam to the rushing wind at Pentecost.
Key KJV Verses
John 3:8
"The wind bloweth where it listeth...so is every one that is born of the Spirit."
Ezekiel 37:9
"...Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live."
Acts 2:2
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind..."
Breath, wind, and Spirit
Hebrew ruach and Greek pneuma each mean breath, wind, and spirit. Scripture lets the meanings overlap — the wind of God brings life (Genesis 2:7, Ezekiel 37) and inaugurates the church (Acts 2:2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wind symbolize in the Bible?
The Spirit of God — invisible, sovereign, life-giving, and unstoppable.
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