ˈʁʊ.ɑx

Definitions

1. noun

the spirit or breath of God in Jewish tradition, also referring to the spirit of life or vitality

“In the biblical concept of creation, God’s ruach brought life to the barren earth.”

2. noun

a wind, breath, or gentle breeze

“A gentle ruach blew through the trees, rustling the leaves.”

3. noun

a spirit, wind, or breath of life, especially in reference to the Holy Spirit

“The ruach of the Holy Spirit guided the prophet through a period of spiritual drought.”

4. proper noun

Ruach (Hebrew for ‘spirit’ or ‘breath’), a Israeli airline that operated from 1934 to 2001

“Ruach airline played a significant role in the early days of Israeli aviation.”