Holy Spirit

noun

: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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Ultimately, the decision is up to the scarlet princes — not even the Holy Spirit is believed to influence their decision directly, only to guide them. Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 In 1956, Marty founded what became the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Elk Grove Village. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 With the exception of the mantles of the Order of the Holy Spirit which were restored by the museum last year, the Louvre doesn’t conserve any garments. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Holy Spirit

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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 11 Mar. 2025.

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Holy Spirit

noun
: the third person of the Christian Trinity

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