Definition: The word "air-breathed" refers to a person or thing that has been breathing in air, typically through a lung. This concept is often used metaphorically or as a phrase to describe someone who practices self-reliance and dependence on nature.
In Hebrew scriptures (KJV), this term appears twice: in Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and in Psalm 85:2. In Deuteronomy 4:1, it is translated "air-breathed" as the subject of the verse.
1. In Deuteronomy 4:1, "the Lord said to them, 'The air will come down from above [a source not explicitly identified] and make all living things breathe anew. Therefore, if anyone takes a garment from me, let him take it; and if I am now left alone, then you shall eat no food.'"
2. In Psalm 85:2, "And when the Lord heard my prayer and said to me, 'Thus says the Lord: "The air will come down from above and make all living things breathe anew.'"
This phrase is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to refer to a person or thing that has been breathing in air. It's a metaphor for dependence on nature and can be applied to various situations or people who rely on water for hydration.
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