40, which gives some examples. Accoding to the Rambam in "the Guide of the Perplexed", (and WAF above), the meaning of the words in each individual case are to be determined by the context.". The tense of the word determining the gender of the noun being described. According to a user from New Zealand, the name Ruach is of Hebrew origin and means "Breath of Life. Search for more names by meaning. For example, in Spanish “muchacho” Breath of God. We could say that God’s Ruach has created every other (non-divine) ruach that exists The Ruach is simply the femine manifestation of YHWH! Hence, ruach is used of : Ruach, in whatever sense it is used, always represents that which is invisible except by its manifestations. Ruach as “breath” or “wind” can be a reference to literal breath or wind, or it can take on a figurative meaning such as in the idiom “a mere breath.” God’s Ruach is the source of life. Spirit Wind. The Ruach of God is the One who gives life to all creation. In the case of King Shaul, when God was unhappy with him and removed the Ruach Elohim from the king, Shaul became emotionally unstable, wiping out an entire town out of spite, and sometimes loving David and other moments wanting to kill him. Let’s begin by first stating that Hebrew, like many languages of the earth, contain both feminine and masculine tenses. 3:19, 20). The Ruach of God is the One who gives life to all creation. A submission from United Kingdom says the name Ruach means "'Spirit' in Hebrew, and 'Red' in Scots Gaelic.". Apparently having Ruach Elohim thrust upon you can be good as well as bad. See Moreh Nevuchim, part I, chap. Ruach: Ruach is a homonym, signifying" air," that is, one of the four elements. We could say that God’s Ruach has created every other (non-divine) ruach that exists All apart from this is death. These are seen both externally to man, as well as internally within man. “Ruach” in Tanach can also mean “ratzon” (will). Although Rambam does not cite our verse, R. Saadiah Gaon’s commentary gives “ruach” the meaning of “ratzon” in our verse. 2). Ruach as “breath” or “wind” can be a reference to literal breath or wind, or it can take on a figurative meaning such as in the idiom “a mere breath.” God’s Ruach is the source of life. As coming from God, it is the invisible origin of life. "And the air of God moved (Gen. i. Ruach as “breath” or “wind” can be a reference to literal breath or wind or it can take on a figurative meaning such as in the idiom “a mere breath.” God’s Ruach is the source of life. It comes from God, and returns to God (Ecc. The Ruach of God is the One who gives life to all creation. We could say that God’s Ruach has created every other (non-divine) ruach that exists. Holy Spirit.".