Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost

onetinsoldier · #1 15th November 2009, 09:20 AM

Hello

I'm looking for some insight. I've always wondered why sometimes in the bible it says Holy Ghost and sometimes it says Holy Spirit. I recently heard it said it's because when Holy Spirit is used there is an inward manisfestation and when Holy Ghost is used there is an outward visible sign that something happens and that while they are the same they are two different manifestations. Any thoughts or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Tee_w · #2 15th November 2009, 04:39 PM

I think it depends largley on what Bible you read. Christians who were brought up on the KJV have tended to say "Holy Ghost". Those who read more modern Bibles tend to say, "Holy Spirit". A Hebrew reader would tend to say, " the Spirit of Holiness."

Take your pick.

Blessings,
Tee.

byhisstripes · #3 15th November 2009, 05:15 PM

I have it both ways in my Bible, NIV. I have also seen it both ways in the KJV as well.

hiddenvalleys · #4 15th November 2009, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by onetinsoldier

Hello

I'm looking for some insight. I've always wondered why sometimes in the bible it says Holy Ghost and sometimes it says Holy Spirit. I recently heard it said it's because when Holy Spirit is used there is an inward manisfestation and when Holy Ghost is used there is an outward visible sign that something happens and that while they are the same they are two different manifestations. Any thoughts or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Interesting.

onetinsoldier · #5 15th November 2009, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tee_w

I think it depends largley on what Bible you read. Christians who were brought up on the KJV have tended to say "Holy Ghost". Those who read more modern Bibles tend to say, "Holy Spirit". A Hebrew reader would tend to say, " the Spirit of Holiness."

Take your pick.

Blessings,
Tee.

Thank you for your answer

I like the way the Spirit of Holiness sounds. I always say Holy Spirit but my bible says both. I just wonder why.