# Holy One, holy ones

## 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](../kt/holy.md), [God](../kt/god.md))

## Bible References:

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

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H6918, G40, G3741

