Questions tagged [pneumatology]

The study of the third person in the Trinity according to Christian theology. In Jewish theology, usually either the divine aspect of prophecy or the influence of God over the universe.

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Why is Breath or Wind a better translation choice then Spirit?

"Spirit" occurs 505 times in 456 verses in the KJV. The English word is translated from the Hebrew ruach and the Greek pnuema. Both of these words can also mean "breath" or "wind." All three uses can be seen in the Flood account. Genesis 6:3 And…
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Three people share one spirit

Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. So Elijah has this spirit Elisha also has this spirit but somehow in a double portion “Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him opposite them, they said, "The spirit of…
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