Word study · Greek

hagios

holy, saint

Say it: HAG-ee-os (approximate)

ἅγιος

What it means

Holy, set apart for God. As a noun in the plural it means "the holy ones," the saints, Luke's and Paul's word for all believers. In Acts it first appears for believers in 9:13 (also 9:32, 9:41, 26:10). It is also the "Holy" in the Holy Spirit.

Range of meaning

  • HolySet apart for God.
  • SaintA believer.
  • Holy SpiritThe Spirit of God.