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The Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Comforter, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of Christ, and the other titles of the Spirit, with the Greek and Hebrew and every King James verse.

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The Bible calls the Holy Spirit the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the LORD, the Comforter, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of Christ, and the eternal Spirit, among other titles. The King James Version uses “Holy Ghost” in the New Testament and “holy Spirit” in a few verses of both Testaments; they translate the same words. This page lists 28 titles with the King James verses, 184 verses in all.

Key Points

  • The Greek word for Spirit is πνεῦμα, wind or breath, and the Hebrew is , with the same range. (2)
  • Jesus calls the Spirit “another Comforter” in John 14:16John 14:16 · King James VersionAnd I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;John 14:16 · King James VersionOpen source. The Greek παράκλητος is the same word translated “advocate” of Jesus in 1 John 2:11 John 2:1 · King James VersionMy little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:1 John 2:1 · King James VersionOpen source.
  • The Spirit is called “the Spirit of God” in Genesis 1:2Genesis 1:2 · King James VersionAnd 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.Genesis 1:2 · King James VersionOpen source and Romans 8:9Romans 8:9 · King James VersionBut ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.Romans 8:9 · King James VersionOpen source, and “the Spirit of Christ” in the same verse.
  • In Acts 5:3–4Acts 5:3 · King James VersionBut Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?Acts 5:3 · King James VersionOpen source Peter says Ananias lied “to the Holy Ghost” and “not unto men, but unto God.”
  • Isaiah 11:2Isaiah 11:2 · King James VersionAnd the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;Isaiah 11:2 · King James VersionOpen source names the spirit of the LORD as the spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the LORD.
  • The titles follow Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. (1)

Names of the Spirit

Names of the Spirit (9 titles)
Title King James Verses
The Holy Ghost πνεῦμα ἅγιον Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 12:31, Matthew 12:32, Matthew 28:19, Mark 1:8, Mark 3:29, Mark 12:36, Mark 13:11, Luke 1:15, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:41, Luke 1:67, Luke 2:25, Luke 2:26, Luke 3:16, Luke 3:22, Luke 4:1, Luke 12:10, Luke 12:12, John 1:33, John 7:39, John 14:26, John 20:22, Acts 1:2, Acts 1:5, Acts 1:8, Acts 1:16, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:33, Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:31, Acts 5:3, Acts 5:32, Acts 6:3, Acts 6:5, Acts 7:51, Acts 7:55, Acts 8:15, Acts 8:17, Acts 8:18, Acts 8:19, Acts 9:17, Acts 9:31, Acts 10:38, Acts 10:44, Acts 10:45, Acts 10:47, Acts 11:15, Acts 11:16, Acts 11:24, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:4, Acts 13:9, Acts 13:52, Acts 15:8, Acts 15:28, Acts 16:6, Acts 19:2, Acts 19:6, Acts 20:23, Acts 20:28, Acts 21:11, Acts 28:25, Romans 5:5, Romans 9:1, Romans 14:17, Romans 15:13, Romans 15:16, 1 Corinthians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Corinthians 6:6, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2 Timothy 1:14, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 2:4, Hebrews 3:7, Hebrews 6:4, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 10:15, 1 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 John 5:7, Jude 1:20 (89 verses)
The Holy Spirit Psalm 51:11, Isaiah 63:10, Isaiah 63:11, Luke 11:13, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Thessalonians 4:8
The Spirit of God Genesis 1:2, Genesis 41:38, Exodus 31:3, Exodus 35:31, Numbers 24:2, 1 Samuel 10:10, 1 Samuel 11:6, 1 Samuel 19:20, 1 Samuel 19:23, 2 Chronicles 15:1, 2 Chronicles 24:20, Job 27:3, Job 33:4, Ezekiel 11:24, Matthew 3:16, Matthew 12:28, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:14, Romans 15:19, 1 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 7:40, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Ephesians 4:30, 1 John 4:2 (26 verses)
The Spirit of the LORD Judges 3:10, Judges 6:34, Judges 11:29, Judges 13:25, Judges 14:6, Judges 14:19, Judges 15:14, 1 Samuel 10:6, 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:14, 2 Samuel 23:2, 1 Kings 18:12, 1 Kings 22:24, 2 Kings 2:16, 2 Chronicles 18:23, 2 Chronicles 20:14, Isaiah 11:2, Isaiah 40:7, Isaiah 40:13, Isaiah 59:19, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 63:14, Ezekiel 11:5, Ezekiel 37:1, Micah 2:7, Micah 3:8, Luke 4:18, Acts 5:9, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18 (30 verses)
The Comforter παράκλητος John 14:16, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7
The Spirit of Truth John 14:17, John 15:26, John 16:13, 1 John 4:6
The Spirit πνεῦμα Matthew 4:1, John 3:6, 1 Timothy 4:1
God Acts 5:3, Acts 5:4
The Lord 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:5

The Spirit of the Father and of the Son

The Spirit of the Father and of the Son (8 titles)
Title King James Verses
Spirit of Your Father Matthew 10:20
Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9, 1 Peter 1:11
Spirit of Jesus Christ Philippians 1:19
Spirit of His Son Galatians 4:6
Power of the Highest Luke 1:35
Breath of the Almighty Job 33:4
Eternal Spirit Hebrews 9:14
Seven Spirits of God Revelation 1:4, Revelation 3:1, Revelation 4:5, Revelation 5:6

Titles of the Spirit’s Work

Titles of the Spirit’s Work (11 titles)
Title King James Verses
Spirit of Life Romans 8:2, Revelation 11:11
Spirit of Adoption Romans 8:15
Spirit of Grace Zechariah 12:10, Hebrews 10:29
Spirit of Holiness Romans 1:4
Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, and the Fear of the LORD Isaiah 11:2, Ephesians 1:17
Spirit of Revelation Ephesians 1:17
Spirit of Judgment and of Burning Isaiah 4:4, Isaiah 28:6
Spirit of Glory 1 Peter 4:14
Spirit of Prophecy Revelation 19:10
Free Spirit Psalm 51:12
Good Spirit Nehemiah 9:20, Psalm 143:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Holy Ghost the Same as the Holy Spirit?

Yes. Both translate πνεῦμα ἅγιον. The King James uses “Holy Ghost” in most New Testament verses and “Holy Spirit” in Luke 11:13Luke 11:13 · King James VersionIf ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?Luke 11:13 · King James VersionOpen source, Ephesians 1:13Ephesians 1:13 · King James VersionIn whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,Ephesians 1:13 · King James VersionOpen source, Ephesians 4:30Ephesians 4:30 · King James VersionAnd grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.Ephesians 4:30 · King James VersionOpen source, and 1 Thessalonians 4:81 Thessalonians 4:8 · King James VersionHe therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.1 Thessalonians 4:8 · King James VersionOpen source.

Is the Holy Spirit God or a Force?

See Is the Holy Spirit God? and Is the Holy Spirit a Person?

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References

  1. R. A. Torrey, Torrey’s New Topical Textbook, “Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit” (Public domain. The titles and their verses follow Torrey’s list.)
  2. James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, G3875, G4151, H7307 (1890. Public domain.)
  3. Gospel of John, 14:16–17; 14:26; 15:26John 14:16–17 · King James Version14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.John 14:16–17 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version
  4. Acts of the Apostles, 5:3–4Acts 5:3–4 · King James Version5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.Acts 5:3–4 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version
  5. Book of Isaiah, 11:2Isaiah 11:2 · King James VersionAnd the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;Isaiah 11:2 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version
  6. Letter to the Romans, 8:9; 8:15Romans 8:9 · King James VersionBut ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.Romans 8:9 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version

See Also

  • The Jehovah Compound Names — Jehovah-jireh, Jehovah-nissi, Jehovah-shalom, Jehovah-tsidkenu, Jehovah-shammah, and the other names that join the divine name to a word, with the Hebrew, Strong’s numbers, and every King James verse.
  • The Names and Titles of Jesus — Son of God, Son of Man, Lord, the Word, Alpha and Omega, Emmanuel, Lamb of God, Christ, Lion of Judah, and the names in Isaiah 9:6, with the Greek and Hebrew, every King James verse, and the titles the Old Testament gives the LORD.
  • The Names of God in Hebrew — Elohim, El, Eloah, El Shaddai, El Elyon, El Olam, El Roi, Adonai, YHWH, Yah, the LORD of hosts, and the Jehovah compound names, with the Hebrew, Strong’s numbers, meanings, first occurrences, and King James verses.
  • What Does Adonai Mean? — Adonai is the Hebrew title Lord, used of God alone. Every King James verse with Adonai, how Lord GOD is printed, and why Psalm 110:1 has a different word.
  • What Does El Elyon Mean? — El Elyon is God Most High, first in Genesis 14:18 where Melchizedek is priest of the most high God. Every King James verse that calls God the most High, with the Hebrew and Strong’s numbers.