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What the Bible Says About Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit

Overview

The Bible addresses titles and names of the holy spirit across 41 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Isaiah and Romans. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Trinity, The Holy, Trinity, the and Regeneration. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, David and John.

Key Bible verses about titles and names of the holy spirit

Old Testament

New Testament

People in the Bible and titles and names of the holy spirit

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying titles and names of the holy spirit for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 1:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how John, Isaiah and Romans each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Peter and David and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Holy Spirit, Trinity, The Holy, Trinity, the and Regeneration.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about titles and names of the holy spirit?

The Bible addresses titles and names of the holy spirit across 41 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Isaiah and Romans. Closely related themes include Holy Spirit, Trinity, The Holy, Trinity, the and Regeneration. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, David and John.

How many Bible verses are about titles and names of the holy spirit?

The Bible references titles and names of the holy spirit in 41 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention titles and names of the holy spirit?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 1:2: “And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with titles and names of the holy spirit?

Jesus, Peter, David and John.

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