Breathing out [ε μ π ν ε ω ν]. Lit., breathing upon or at, and so corresponding to against the disciples.

Threatenings and slaughter [α π ε ι λ η ς κ α ι φ ο ν ο υ]. Lit., threatening; so Rev. In the Greek construction, the case in which these words are marks them as the cause or source of the "breathing;" breathing hard out of threatening, and murderous desire.

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Old Testament