Ruach

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to emotion and morality. Judaism

    "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."

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animaatmanbreathegohearti

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"Now the earth was completely empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God's ruach was hovering over the surface of the waters."

Etymology

From Hebrew רוּחַ (rúakh, “spirit”).

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