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Summary
- “”Holy Spirit”” and “”Holy Ghost”” are theologically the same, referring to the third person of the Holy Trinity.
- The usage of both terms comes from historical linguistic differences in translation and language evolution.
- Both terms are employed to describe the same divine entity, but personal and cultural connotations may vary.
- “”Holy Spirit”” is more commonly used today due to clarity, broader acceptability, and modern English usage.
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