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Japanese Christian Terms: Holy Spirit

In this post we’ll go over the meaning of the word Holy Spirit (聖霊) in Japanese. I also list out extra vocab, example sentences, as well as links to grammar points I use to help deepen your understanding.

KanjiHiraganaRomajiDefinition
聖霊せいれいseireithe Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost
せいseiholy, saint, sage
れいreispirits, soul
Vocab:

1. イエス様 (イエスさま) – Jesus Christ
2. 救う(すくう) – to rescue from, to save
3. 受け取る(うけとる) – to receive, to get
4. 信頼・する (しんらい・する) – to trust in, to have faith in

Grammar:

1. ~時 (とき) – when

Example Sentence:

イエス様に信頼する時、救って聖霊を受け取る。

When you place your faith in Jesus, you will be saved and receive the Holy Spirit.

Example Verses:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

“だから、あなたがたは行って、すべての民をわたしの弟子にしなさい。彼らに父と子と聖霊の名によって洗礼を授け、” – マタイによる福音書‬ ‭28:19‬

More Terms in this series

1. A – F
2. G – L
3. M – S
4. T – Z

Ayo Shosanya
Ayo Shosanya
Ayo is a determined blogger striving to use his insights and God given talents to share the Gospel. He aspires to point skeptics to the truth of the Gospel using apologetics. His goal is to also inform others of the times we're living in preceding the Lord's soon return, through the study of prophecy. He hopes to both inform his readers with facts, equip them with tools to communicate the Gospel, and offer hope and encouragement through God's Word.

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