KJV word meaning
What does “Holy Ghost” mean in the Bible?
Holy Ghost = Holy Spirit
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.”Acts 2:4, King James Version
Explanation
“Ghost” was the older English word for “spirit”. The Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit are the same.
More King James words
Anonat once, immediatelyBegatwas the father ofBeseechbeg, urge, pleadCharityloveComforterhelper, advocate (the Holy Spirit)Conversationway of life, behaviourCovetwant what belongs to someone elseFaingladly, eagerlyFirmamentsky, expanseHath, Dothhas, doesHoly GhostHoly SpiritHusbandmanfarmer, gardenerLethinder, hold backLolook, beholdLongsufferingpatienceMammonmoney, wealthMeatfood (any kind)Meeknessgentle strength, humilityPeradventureperhaps, what ifPreventgo before, come beforePublicantax collectorQuickliving, aliveRaimentclothingSorevery, greatlySufferallow, letTarrystay, waitTemperanceself-controlThee, Thou, Thy, Thineyou, your, yours (said to one person)TwaintwoVerilytruly, I tell you the truthVictualsfood, suppliesWistknewWotknowYeyou (plural)
Questions
What does holy ghost mean in the KJV?
In the King James Version, “Holy Ghost” means Holy Spirit. “Ghost” was the older English word for “spirit”. The Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit are the same.
Why does the King James Bible use old words?
The King James Version was published in 1611, and English has changed since then. Some words have dropped out of use and others have changed meaning.