Holy Ghost

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The Holy Ghost: In Christian theology, the third person of the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost). It is considered the active presence and power of God in the world, sent to guide, comfort, and empower believers.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The priest invoked the Holy Ghost during the blessing.
    • Christian doctrine teaches that the Holy Ghost descended upon the apostles at Pentecost.
    • She prayed for the guidance of the Holy Ghost.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Holy Ghost and fire": A biblical phrase (Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16) symbolizing the purifying and empowering nature of the Holy Spirit's work.
    • He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
  • "Gifts of the Holy Ghost": Refers to the spiritual gifts (e.g., wisdom, healing, prophecy) believed to be bestowed upon Christians by the Holy Spirit.
    • The sermon focused on discerning the gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Variants and Related Words
  • Holy Spirit: The more common contemporary term, synonymous with Holy Ghost. "Holy Ghost" is often found in older translations (e.g., King James Bible) and traditional liturgical language.
  • Paraclete: A title for the Holy Spirit, from Greek meaning "advocate," "helper," or "comforter."
  • Ghost (archaic): In this context, an older English word for "spirit," not meaning a phantom of the dead.
Synonyms
  • Holy Spirit
  • Spirit of God
  • Comforter (Biblical)
  • Advocate (Biblical)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Baptism of the Holy Ghost": A Christian concept referring to a specific experience of being filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
    • They testified to having received the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
  • "To blaspheme against the Holy Ghost": In Christian theology, a specific and unforgivable sin of knowingly and willfully rejecting the work and truth of God's Spirit (based on Mark 3:29).
    • Theologians have long debated the nature of blaspheming against the Holy Ghost.
Noun
  1. the third person in the Trinity; Jesus promised the Apostles that he would send the Holy Spirit after his Crucifixion and Resurrection; it came on Pentecost

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