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Ruach Hakodesh

רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ · Ruach HaKodesh

Ruach HaKodesh is the Hebrew expression commonly rendered Holy Spirit.

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Grafted Bible Dictionary

Definition

Ruach HaKodesh is the Hebrew expression commonly rendered revelation, empowerment, transformation, and redemption.">Holy Spirit.
Ruach may mean spirit, wind, or breath.
HaKodesh relates to holiness.

Tanakh Background

The exact phrase occurs less frequently than broader expressions such as:
• Spirit of God
• Spirit of the LORD
• My Spirit
Relevant passages include:
• Psalm 51:11
• Isaiah 63:10–11

Broader Spirit Theology

God's Spirit appears throughout Scripture:
• Genesis 1:2
• Numbers 11
• Judges
• 1 Samuel 16
• Isaiah 11
• Ezekiel 36
• Joel 2

New Covenant

The prophetic promise of the Spirit centers on inward transformation and covenant renewal.
Ezekiel 36:27 states:
"I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes."

Apostolic Writings

The Spirit empowers the mission of Yeshua's followers beginning dramatically in Acts 2.
Editorial source: Grafted Bible Dictionary · Entry 31

Hebrew and Greek Word Study

Hebrew Word Study

רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ

Ruach HaKodesh

Hebrew Bible Usage

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