Jesus refers to the Greek words that are translated as “the Holy Spirit” only twelve times, but in these verses he uses the two keywords in four different ways. We focus here on what Jesus said not the meaning or theology arising from his words. Since this is a big topic, let us begin by looking at the Greek words involved. And because this follows on a discussion of the definite article in other verses, we will discuss when Jesus uses the definite article with this phrase and when he does not.
"The Holy Spirit" - The Greek Words
"The Holy Spirit" - The Greek Words
"The Holy Spirit" - The Greek Words
Jesus refers to the Greek words that are translated as “the Holy Spirit” only twelve times, but in these verses he uses the two keywords in four different ways. We focus here on what Jesus said not the meaning or theology arising from his words. Since this is a big topic, let us begin by looking at the Greek words involved. And because this follows on a discussion of the definite article in other verses, we will discuss when Jesus uses the definite article with this phrase and when he does not.