Bible Dictionary

Spirit

The non-physical part of a person or being; breath, disposition, or an immaterial being.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

445 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

The non-physical part of a person or being; breath, disposition, or an immaterial being.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:2
  • Job 32:8
  • Ezekiel 36:26-27
  • John 4:24
  • John 14:26
  • Romans 8:16
  • 1 Corinthians 2:11
  • Hebrews 1:14

Also Called

spirits

Original Language

Hebrew

רוּחַ

ruach

spirit; breath; wind

Greek

πνεῦμα

pneuma

spirit; breath; wind

Meaning

Spirit refers to the non-physical part of a person or being.

The word may also refer to breath, disposition, or an immaterial being.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the word spirit is used in various ways, including the Spirit of God, the human spirit, angels, evil spirits, breath, and a person’s disposition, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Genesis 1:2
  • Job 32:8
  • Ezekiel 36:26-27
  • John 4:24
  • John 14:26
  • Romans 8:16
  • 1 Corinthians 2:11
  • Hebrews 1:14

  • Soul
  • Holy Spirit
  • Breath
  • Comforter

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:2
  • Job 32:8
  • Ezekiel 36:26-27
  • John 4:24
  • John 14:26
  • Romans 8:16
  • 1 Corinthians 2:11
  • Hebrews 1:14

Related Terms

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