# 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 "Holy One who rules Israel."
* It is best to translate this term using the same word or phrase that is used to translate "holy."



## Bible References: ##

* [1 John 02:20-21](en/tn/1jn/help/02/20)
* [2 Kings 19:20-22](en/tn/2ki/help/19/20)
* [Acts 02:27-28](en/tn/act/help/02/27)
* [Acts 03:13-14](en/tn/act/help/03/13)
* [Isaiah 05:15-17](en/tn/isa/help/05/15)
* [Isaiah 41:14-15](en/tn/isa/help/41/14)
* [Luke 04:33-34](en/tn/luk/help/04/33)