Why Holy Ghost?

I think the word "Ghost" is corney and in accurrate! What is he a Ghost of?

It's is more accurate to say "Spirit" for that is what is accurately depicted in the scriptures (Original Language).

The Hebrew calls him qodesh {ko'-desh} ruwach {roo'-akh} or Holy Spirit!

The Greek calls him hagios {hag'-ee-os} pneuma {pnyoo'-mah}.

Grandreal2006-08-05T14:45:30Z

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You are right! it is Spirit not ghost.

where ghost came from might be a good question to ask

Anonymous2006-08-05T14:17:45Z

agreed. holy ghost makes no since but helps people think 'oh ghosts must exists!'.... actually i doubt that's it, but it must be something down that line. it is correctly 'holy spirit' where 'ghost' came from is probably the same place, trinity, hell, and cross came from.

po3try2006-08-05T14:16:57Z

Holy Breath or Holy Wind would also be accurate.

Anonymous2006-08-05T14:17:31Z

And I call him fictitious. Say no to jesus.

lamine_39262006-08-05T14:17:00Z

yes sirrrrrr....
but i think GHOST is more catchy...lol