English

Proper noun

God the Holy Ghost

1. (Christian theology) The aspect (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly, inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either (Eastern Orthodoxy) from God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.
   • c. 1400,, Primer, 47

     God, fadir of heuene... God þe son... God þe holi gost, haue merci of us!

   • 1645, G. Gillespie, Nihil Respondes, 11

     That which were a dishonour to God the Son, were a dishonour to God the holy Ghost.

Usage notes

In present phrasing, usually simply reduced to "Holy Ghost" or "Holy Spirit" even when spoken of together with "God the Father" and "God the Son".

Synonyms

• God the Holy Spirit
• see others at Holy Spirit

Coordinate terms

• God the Father
• God the Son