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Nephesh: The Living Being
- Nephesh, often translated as "soul", primarily refers to a living, breathing being.
- It can apply to both humans and animals, emphasizing the whole creature.
Hebrew Spirit vs. Soul
- Ruach and Nephesh are Hebrew words often translated as "spirit" or "soul".
- They represent overlapping concepts related to life, breath, and being, not a separable entity.
Soul's Etymology
- The word "soul" entered English through early Bible translations rendering the Hebrew "nephesh".
- Older English "soul" meant "living being," like pilots still use today saying "souls on board."