Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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Pentecostals believe all Christians should seek a baptism with the Holy Spirit, which can enable them to receive supernatural gifts which existed in the early church. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Holocaust survivor speaks at Sacred Heart event Sacred Heart University is hosting its annual Kristallnacht commemoration at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the university’s Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024 That’s what the purpose of the conclave is, to be with yourself and with your colleagues and find the Holy Spirit to determine who is the next spiritual leader. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 These men believe they are meant to listen to the Holy Spirit and that God’s will is going to be done through them. Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Holy Spirit 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Spirit was in the 14th century

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“Holy Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Spirit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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Holy Spirit

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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