The concept of Holy in Christianity
Synonyms: Sacred, Divine, Blessed, Consecrated, Hallowed, Sanctified, Revered, Spiritual, Saintly, Pure
In Malay: Shuci; In Spanish: Samto; In French: Saint; In Dutch: Heilig; In German: Heilig; In Finnish: ±Ê²â³óä; In Swedish: Helig
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Christian concept of 'Holy'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The state of being holy requires an individual to be righteous in every aspect of their being, encompassing both their physical and spiritual existence.[1] (2) The text refers to the holy water, the holy supper, and the holy Lamb, indicating the importance of the sacred.[2] (3) These are individuals who will live again on earth after the judgment, being rewarded by God with a spirit, honor, and life, thus receiving blessings.[3] (4) The holy are those who are to be associated with, while the froward are those who should be avoided, indicating a need for caution.[4] (5) A term used to describe the Providence, which is a key aspect of perfect peacemaking.[5]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) That which is sacred and should be treated with reverence and care.[6]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is a designation that signifies separation to God, for His uses, in obedience to His commandment, and the ordinary meaning is moral purity and cleanness from sin.[7] (2) The term conveys the same idea as saint, expressing the notion of consecration to God, and belonging to the divine, with the concept being the root idea of the New Testament saint, who is God's, and a state of being.[8] (3) The word is used to describe the deity, the vision of whom leads to the consciousness of sin and the ensuing sense of unworthiness, and the awareness of the divine presence.[9] (4) This refers to the Holy Spirit, and they received the Holy Spirit, and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.[10] (5) This phrase is a reference to the Holy Spirit, the gift of life, and the power to carry out their mission, and to be lights in the world, representing Jesus Christ.[11]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This signifies a state of being set apart and pure, which is a quality exclusively attributed to the Lord, highlighting his unique nature.[12] (2) This describes someone who is pure.[13] (3) This term describes the King, Lord, and God, suggesting a state of being that is sacred and deserving of respect and veneration.[14] (4) An adjective used to describe the Lord's throne, indicating a sacred or divinely connected space.[15] (5) The text refers to the righteous and morally pure, suggesting that these qualities are favored or supported.[16]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) For Israel, being J″’s servant, is brought near to Him, and such proximity necessitates congeniality that congruity of nature whereof circumcision and the ceremonial cleansings were symbolical.[17] (2) The term 'holy' expresses an official consecration and dedication to Divine beings, setting apart certain entities or times from common life and establishing a special relation with God or gods.[18] (3) Atonement was made for the Holy Place, and the high priest performed rituals in this sacred space, as part of the Day of Atonement.[19]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) A golden lamp-stand fed from two olive-trees, one growing on each side, an image of the value and divine glory of the theocracy as now seen in the restored Jewish church, supported, not 'by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of Jehovah,' and of the spiritual development of the old theocracy in the Christian church, which enlightens the world through the continuous influence of the Holy Ghost.[20] (2) Holy is a term, which is used to describe the places in the East, in Bethlehem.[21] (3) This is the space within the temple that was separated from the holy of holies by a partition with a curtain.[22]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This is the meaning of Kadesh, which may have been derived from the long presence of the sanctuary and priests.[23] (2) This term is used in conjunction with LORD, implying the same as the thrice repeated LORD.[24] (3) The high priest performed all the ordinary duties in the holy.[25]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) This adjective is used to describe the stigmata, the mountain, and the friars, indicating their sacred or divine nature.[26] (2) Refers to a state of being morally and spiritually good, which is the goal of those in the Religion following Jesus Christ.[27]
From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite
(1) The holy are departed from by the accursed, which suggests that those who are considered accursed are separating themselves from the sacred and the virtuous.[28]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) This adjective describes the Lady Zion, which is a guide in all circumstances, and also references the Tabernacle of the Law of God, suggesting a sacred nature.[29]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) This describes something that is sacred, pure, or set apart for religious purposes, and is associated with divine qualities.[30]
The concept of Holy in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Holy" signifies a divine influence associated with bishops who are seen as conduits of heavenly assistance, emphasizing the spiritual and sacred nature of their role in providing support and guidance.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This word describes the faces the author finds, the young girl, and is a wish for his sister, indicating a state of sacredness and moral goodness.[31] (2) The state attributed to all times and places, implying that every moment and location is sacred, and thus, suitable for spiritual practices such as repeating names.[32]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) These bishops brought help from Heaven, suggesting a divine influence.[33]