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What is a Ghost?
        GHOST
     Gen 25:8. To "give up the ghost" means to expire, "Ghost" is used by Shakespeare and other English writers as synonymous with "spirit." The words in Matt 27:50 would be better translated:" Christ gave up his spirit." Holy Ghost. The third person in the Holy Trinity. See God, Spirit.


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Schaff, Philip, Dr. "Biblical Definition for 'ghost' in Schaffs Bible Dictionary".
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