Bible Dictionary

Holy

Dedicated or set apart for a sacred purpose; associated with God or sacred things.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

180 of 368

Letter

H

Meaning

Dedicated or set apart for a sacred purpose; associated with God or sacred things.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 19:6
  • Exodus 28:36
  • Leviticus 10:10
  • Leviticus 11:44-45
  • Leviticus 19:2
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Psalm 99:9
  • Matthew 4:5
  • John 17:19
  • 1 Peter 1:15-16
  • Revelation 4:8

Original Language

Hebrew

קָדוֹשׁ

qadosh

holy; sacred; set apart

Greek

ἅγιος

hagios

holy; sacred; set apart

Meaning

Holy means dedicated or set apart for a sacred purpose; associated with God or sacred things.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, holy describes God, people, places, objects, times, and things that are set apart or associated with God.

The term is also used to describe God’s character and the conduct required of His people.


Key References

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 19:6
  • Exodus 28:36
  • Leviticus 10:10
  • Leviticus 11:44-45
  • Leviticus 19:2
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Psalm 99:9
  • Matthew 4:5
  • John 17:19
  • 1 Peter 1:15-16
  • Revelation 4:8

  • Holiness
  • Sanctify
  • Consecrate
  • Clean
  • Sacred
  • Sanctuary

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 19:6
  • Exodus 28:36
  • Leviticus 10:10
  • Leviticus 11:44-45
  • Leviticus 19:2
  • Isaiah 6:3
  • Psalm 99:9
  • Matthew 4:5
  • John 17:19
  • 1 Peter 1:15-16
  • Revelation 4:8

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