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"Church is not a building but a Body."

Back at you brother. Exactly right. The 'Body' to which you refer is pleasing to the Spirit, which is as defined in the bible via Strong's, Thayers, and Liddel-Scott-Jones in the Greek is translated as 'pneuma' (G4151), which is defined as -- “a movement of air; a gentle blast (a) of the wind, hence the wind itself (b) breath of nostrils or mouth.” The word “psuche” (G5590) is defined in Strong’s Concordance as the following:

breath (a) the breath of life (i) the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing of animals (ii) of men (b) life, (c) that in which there is life (i) a living being, a living soul
the soul (a) the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.) (b) the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life (c) the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body). The word “psuche” (G5590) is derived from “psucho” (G5594), which means “to breathe, blow, cool by blowing.” Note, the same concept is found with the word “spirit,” or in Greek -“pneuma” (G4151), which is “a movement of air; a gentle blast (a) of the wind, hence the wind itself (b) breath of nostrils or mouth.”

“Pneuma” is derived from the Greek word “pneo” meaning -- “blow,” “wind.” The same relationship is found with “aer” (G109), which is derived from “aemi” - to breathe unconsciously, i.e. respire; by analogy, to blow. One can get an understanding of how the word “spirit” -- (pneuma), “air” – (aer), and (psuche).

So, 'Spirit', as in holy** Spirit or [holy] Spirit is better understood. **The word 'holy' was a added by the patristic translators to differentiate 'spirit' from the Spirit.

I won't dive any deeper, but there is much to talk about [for better understanding] in a bible study. Good tidings to you.

>"Church is not a building but a Body." Back at you brother. Exactly right. The 'Body' to which you refer is pleasing to the Spirit, which is as defined in the bible via Strong's, Thayers, and Liddel-Scott-Jones in the Greek is translated as '*pneuma*' (G4151), which is defined as -- “a movement of air; a gentle blast (a) of the wind, hence the wind itself (b) breath of nostrils or mouth.” The word “*psuche*” (G5590) is defined in Strong’s Concordance as the following: 1. breath (a) the breath of life (i) the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing of animals (ii) of men (b) life, (c) that in which there is life (i) a living being, a living soul 2. the soul (a) the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions (our heart, soul etc.) (b) the (human) soul in so far as it is constituted that by the right use of the aids offered it by God it can attain its highest end and secure eternal blessedness, the soul regarded as a moral being designed for everlasting life (c) the soul as an essence which differs from the body and is not dissolved by death (distinguished from other parts of the body). The word “*psuche*” (G5590) is derived from “*psucho*” (G5594), which means “to breathe, blow, cool by blowing.” Note, the same concept is found with the word “spirit,” or in Greek -“*pneuma*” (G4151), which is “a movement of air; a gentle blast (a) of the wind, hence the wind itself (b) breath of nostrils or mouth.” “*Pneuma*” is derived from the Greek word “*pneo*” meaning -- “blow,” “wind.” The same relationship is found with “*aer*” (G109), which is derived from “*aemi*” - to breathe unconsciously, i.e. respire; by analogy, to blow. One can get an understanding of how the word “spirit” -- (*pneuma*), “air” – (*aer*), and (*psuche*). So, 'Spirit', as in *holy*** Spirit or [*holy*] Spirit is better understood. **The word 'holy' was a added by the patristic translators to differentiate 'spirit' from the Spirit. I won't dive any deeper, but there is much to talk about [for better understanding] in a bible study. Good tidings to you.

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Wow! What a treat!

Of course this may seem overbold, but yes the Spirit i spoke of is His Holy Spirit. I tend to speak concerning body soul and spirit as my "spirit man".

When there is agreement between first Spirit, His Holy Spirit first and foremost, and the harmony then found in my "spirit", joy is born from this.

I recollect Psalm 133 when the phrase "oil running down Aaron's beard" came immediately to mind. This when the Body enjoys fellowship together and in harmony with God and His Holy Spirit.

I may not be as erudite, but really enjoyable to touch upon the Word and all that the Lord has given us. These wonderful things as well as the fellowship that the believers.

To hear of others (shall i say) enthusiasm for His Word and their walk with Him and with others, it gives me hope. Not that i am downcast. 2 Cor 4:8-10.

It's only up from here, fren. And always good to remember others are out there in the fields with us, the fields ripe for harvest. One large family, each doing his/her part and God willing, meeting together for such study and encouragement as this conversation is about.

Godspeed and blessings in your study and sharing of His Word! The Lord bless you and those around you.

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