Introduction For many Christians, speaking about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament seems like an oxymoron (contradiction) and anachronism (mistiming) for two reasons: (1) Their presupposition that this Gift of God is only with believers after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (...
In the Dead Sea Scrolls, the meaning of the words “Holy Spirit” (spirit of holiness) varies as well, from a lifelong presence within a person that sin defiles to the spirit of holiness that cleanses new members of the community. While in the New Testament the expression “Holy Spirit”...
lxiii. 10, 11, it had not yet the definite meaning which was attached to it in rabbinical literature: in the latter it is equivalent to theexpression "Spirit of the Lord," which was avoided on account of the disinclination to the use of the Tetragrammaton (see, for example, Targ. to...
The word for Spirit in Hebrew isruach, also meaning wind. “Ruach Elohim” refers to the Spirit of God, and it is mentioned inGenesis 1:2as there, in the beginning, hovering over the waters as God created the heavens and the earth from the empty, formless darkness (Genesis 1:1-...
In this verse, “spirit” is from the Hebrew ruach; while “breath” is a translation of the Hebrew word neshamah. However, in this instance, neshamah should also be translated “spirit,” because it is through God’s Spirit that He imparts to us spiritual understanding (1 Corinthians 2:...
Jump to: ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms International Standard Bible EncyclopediaBAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. The Biblical Material:The expression "baptism of the Holy Spirit" is based on a number ...
Over time, many modern translations of the Bible have opted for "Holy Spirit" to reflect contemporary language usage. In essence, there is no substantial difference in meaning between "Holy Spirit" and "Holy Ghost"; they both represent the same divine entity in Christian theology. The choice ...
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The Hebrew words for “Be Still” imply a rich tapestry of meaning: To stop moving (Of one’s own passionate volition), to stop acting out and to stop speaking. To leave off your striving, to capitulate over to the knowledge that He alone is God. When the Lord appears to you in you...
The word "holy" in Hebrew is "qodesh," meaning set apart or sacred. The Jubilee year was to be treated with reverence and respect, distinct from ordinary years. This holiness signifies a time dedicated to God, where His principles of justice and mercy are paramount. It calls believers to ...