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.

3. Also called Holy Ghost. Christianity.,  the third person of the Trinity.

   I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit

noun

1. Christianity the third person of the Trinity

Holy Spirit

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Spirit¹

First recorded in 1300–50

Example Sentences

Rick Karr, a 51-year-old spiritual wanderer, has no Web site, but says he was instructed by the Holy Spirit to travel to the desert and answer the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Anyone writing critically these days about democracy is likely to be perceived as attacking motherhood or profaning the Holy Spirit.

From Salon

The NAR is a loosely organized but influential charismatic Christian movement that shares similarities with Pentecostalism, especially in its belief that God actively communicates with believers through the Holy Spirit.

From Salon

“However, when Steve talked about transhumanism being a blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, I think he means it in a much more literal sense than I would take it myself,” Allen said.

From Salon

Asked what his hope for Pope Leo XIV was, he said: "That the Holy Spirit guides him. I hope that means we can all be united together going forward."

From BBC