Encyclopedia entry
Ghost
An old Saxon word equivalent to soul or spirit. It is the translation of the Hebrew *nephesh_ and the Greek _pneuma*, both meaning “breath,” “life,” “spirit,” the “living principle” (Job 11:20; Jer. 15:9; Matt. 27:50; John 19:30). The expression “to give up the ghost” means to die (Lam. 1:19; Gen. 25:17; 35:29; 49:33; Job 3:11). (See HOLY GHOST.)
In the Bible
110
Verses where Ghost is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Corinthians 2:13
And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
- 1 Corinthians 12:3
Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
- 1 John 5:7
For there are three that testify:
- 1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
+104 more verses naming Ghost.
Scripture on Ghost
72
See all 72 +−
- Acts 13Genesis 25Acts 2Acts 11Job 3Job 11Jeremiah 15Lamentations 1Matthew 1Matthew 12Matthew 27Mark 15Luke 2Luke 3Luke 12John 19Acts 4Acts 6Acts 7Acts 9Acts 15Acts 19Acts 20Romans 151 Thessalonians 1Genesis 35Genesis 49Job 10Job 13Job 14Matthew 3Matthew 14Matthew 28Mark 1Mark 3Mark 6Mark 12Mark 13Luke 4Luke 23John 1John 7John 14John 20Acts 12Acts 16Acts 21Acts 28Romans 5Romans 9Romans 141 Corinthians 21 Corinthians 61 Corinthians 122 Corinthians 62 Corinthians 132 Timothy 1Titus 3Hebrews 2Hebrews 3Hebrews 6Hebrews 9Hebrews 101 Peter 12 Peter 11 John 5Jude 1
Voices on Ghost
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.