How to Say “Holy Spirit” in Hebrew

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רוח הקודש
ruach hakodesh
The English phrase 'holy spirit' is translated into Hebrew as רוח הקודש (ruach hakodesh).
In a Christian context, רוח הקודש is used as a name for the third person of the Holy Trinity.
Meaning: Christian: person of the Holy Trinity (name)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of ruach, meaning spirit, wind or breath and hakodesh, meaning the holiness or the sacred.

Which one should you use?

While ruach hakodesh is used in Christian contexts to refer to the third person of the Trinity, in Jewish contexts it refers to a divine influence or inspiration rather than a distinct personhood.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word ruach is a feminine noun in Hebrew, which dictates the gender of any adjectives or verbs associated with it.

How do you pronounce it?

ruach hakodesh

Did you know?

  • The word רוח is a cognate of the Arabic word رُوح, meaning 'spirit' or 'soul'.
  • In Hebrew, רוח can mean 'wind' or 'breath', linguistically linking the 'holy spirit' to the physical movement of air.
  • While a Christian hears a person of the Trinity, a Jew hears a description of divine inspiration.

Examples in context

  • רוח הקודש מנחה אותם.
    ruach ha'kodesh menacha otam.
    The Holy Spirit guides them.

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