Holy One

Definition

The term “Holy One” is a title in the Bible that almost always refers to God.

• In the Old Testament, this title often occurs in the phrase “Holy One of Israel.”
• In the New Testament, Jesus is also referred to as the “Holy One.”
• The term “holy one” is sometimes used in the Bible to refer to an angel.

Translation Suggestions

• The literal term is “the Holy” (with “One” being implied.) Many languages (like English) will translate this with the implied noun included (such as “One” or “God”).
• This term could also be translated as “God, who is holy” or “the Set Apart One.”
• The phrase “the Holy One of Israel” could be translated as “the Holy God whom Israel worships” or “the Holy One who rules Israel.”
• It is best to translate this term using the same word or phrase that is used to translate “holy.”

(See also: holy, God)

Bible References

• 1 John 2:20
• 2 Kings 19:22
• Acts 2:27
• Acts 3:13-14
• Isaiah 5:15-17
• Isaiah 41:14
• Luke 4:33-34

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2623, H0376, H6918, G00400, G37410