God the Holy Ghost
English
editEtymology
editSee God and Holy Ghost.
Proper noun
edit- (Christianity 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, section 11:
- That which were a dishonour to God the Son, were a dishonour to God the holy Ghost.
Usage notes
editIn present phrasing, usually simply reduced to "Holy Ghost" or "Holy Spirit" even when spoken of together with "God the Father" and "God the Son".
Synonyms
edit- God the Holy Spirit
- see others at Holy Spirit
Coordinate terms
editTranslations
editperson of the Trinity
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