Primary Study
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.
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
• 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
• 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."
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.