Holy Spirit
Proper noun
  1. (Christianity) The aspect (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.
    • 1731, Alexander Campbell (editor), The Millennial Harbinger, volume 2, “Dialogue on the Holy Spirit”, page 553 ↗:
      The Holy Spirit is now the Spirit of Christ as it was once known by the title of the Spirit of God.
  2. (Judaism) The spirit of God, especially the gifts of wisdom and prophecy.
Synonyms Translations Proper noun
  1. (Islam) The spirit of God, especially in its inspiration of prophets and quickening of fetuses.
  2. (Islam) The archangel Gabriel.



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