ruach

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Etymology

From Hebrew רוּחַ (rúakh, spirit).

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ruach

  1. (Judaism) One of the cabalistic aspects of the soul, related to emotion and morality.
    • 2000 June 17, Elizabeth A. Johnson, “Mary of Nazareth: Friend of God and Prophet”, in America, volume 182, number 21:
      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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