For
God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but of power,
and of love,
and of a sound
mind.
the spirit G4151
I. the
third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the
Father and the Son
A. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises
his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
B. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises
his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
C. never referred to as a depersonalised force
II.
the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
A. the rational spirit, the power by which the human
being feels, thinks, decides
B. the soul
III.
a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter,
and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
A. a life giving spirit
B. a human soul that has left the body
C. a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e.
an angel
1) used of demons, or evil spirits, who were
conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
2) the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the
highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
IV.
the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
A. the efficient source of any power, affection,
emotion, desire, etc.
V. a
movement of air (a gentle blast)
A. of the wind, hence the wind itself
B. breath of nostrils or mouth
of fear; G1167
I. timidity,
fearfulness, cowardice
power, G1411
I. strength
power, ability
A. inherent power, power residing in a thing by
virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
B. power for performing miracles
C. moral power and excellence of soul
D. the power and influence which belong to riches
and wealth
E. power and resources arising from numbers
F. power consisting in or resting upon armies,
forces, hosts
of love, G26
I. affection,
good will, love, benevolence, brotherly love
II.
love feasts
of a sound mind. G4995
I.
an admonishing or calling to soundness of mind, to moderation and
self-control
II.
self-control, moderation
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