In this post we’ll go over the meaning of the phrase Indwelling of the Holy Spirit (聖霊の内住) in Japanese. I also list out extra vocab, example sentences, as well as links to grammar points I use to help deepen your understanding.
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 聖 | せい | sei | holy, saint |
| 霊 | れい | rei | spirits, soul |
| 内 | ない | nai | inside, within |
| 住 | じゅう | juu | dwell, reside |
Vocabulary:
1. イエスキリスト – Jesus Christ
2. 信頼 (しんらい) – reliance, trust, faith
Grammar:
Example Sentence:
イエスキリストに信頼する時、聖霊を内住してくるのは「聖霊の内住」ということだ。
The Holy Spirit coming to live inside of you the moment you put your faith in Christ is called the “indwelling of the Holy Spirit”.