Bible Dictionary
Ghost
Ghost is an older English word meaning breath, soul, or spirit. In the expression “give up the ghost,” it means to die; in “Holy Ghost,” it refers to the Holy Spirit.
Biblical Usage
In the Old Testament, “ghost” translates words associated with breath, life, and the vital principle. In the New Testament, “give up the ghost” describes death, while “Holy Ghost” refers to the Holy Spirit.
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