God the Holy Ghost
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
See God and Holy Ghost.
Proper nounEdit
- (Christian theology) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly, inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.
- 1645, G. Gillespie, Nihil Respondes, 11
- That which were a dishonour to God the Son, were a dishonour to God the holy Ghost.
- 1645, G. Gillespie, Nihil Respondes, 11
Usage notesEdit
In present phrasing, usually simply reduced to "Holy Ghost" or "Holy Spirit" even when spoken of together with "God the Father" and "God the Son".
SynonymsEdit
- God the Holy Spirit
- see others at Holy Spirit
Coordinate termsEdit
TranslationsEdit
person of the Trinity
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