Holy Spirit

[ hoh-lee spir-it ]

noun
  1. the spirit of God: Wind is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.

  2. the presence of God as part of a person's religious experience: I felt the Holy Spirit in the room with me, leading and guiding me in prayer.

  1. Christianity.Also called Holy Ghost . the third person of the Trinity: I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Origin of Holy Spirit

1
First recorded in 1300–50

Words Nearby Holy Spirit

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How to use Holy Spirit in a sentence

  • Yet, as we knelt there together, just we three and the blessed Holy Spirit witnessing, we promised to meet in Heaven.

    Prisons and Prayer: Or a Labor of Love | Elizabeth Ryder Wheaton
  • Into this state of heart and mind is one brought who is entirely sanctified by the indwelling Holy Spirit.

  • I do solemnly resolve from this day onward to endeavor, relying on thy Holy Spirit, to serve Thee better.

    Gathering Jewels | James Knowles and Matilda Darroch Knowles
  • They had also, what you forgot to ask for, the help of Gods Holy Spirit.

  • I should like you to say, "Forgive me my sins, and give me thy Holy Spirit."

British Dictionary definitions for Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

noun
  1. Christianity the third person of the Trinity

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Cultural definitions for Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit

In the belief of many Christians (see also Christian), one of the three persons in the one God, along with the Father and the Son (Jesus is the Son); the Holy Spirit is also called the Holy Ghost. Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection. The Spirit came to the disciples of Jesus on Pentecost.

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