The word inspiration derives from the Latin word inspirare which means to blow into, to breathe upon. Very early on, this evolved beyond respiration and the word was imbued with spirit. It expanded and was used to mean “impart reason to a human soul” or “to infuse animation … especially by divine influence.”
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