Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit Word Origin noun

1. the spirit of God.
2. the presence of God as part of a person’s religious experience.
3. Holy Ghost.

Origin of Holy Spirit Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400 Related Words for holy spirit comforter, intercessor, paraclete, spirit, Dove British Dictionary definitions for holy spirit Holy Spirit Holy Ghost noun

1. Christianity the third person of the Trinity

holy spirit in Culture 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.