Division of Soul and Spirit

[Diatheosis]

I might remember completely wrong this one, but in the original Greek  ψυχης τε και πνευματος, τε και could mean something like both and; 'of both soul and spirit' which in this case would indeed refer to both of them being separate units although connected. 

 

Otherwise I find it interesting to ponder upon the Hebrew associations with the anatomy of human spirit and soul, mind etc. compared to the Greek. I think some believe the spirit originally in Hebrew was likened to the living body so to speak. It tends to be more practical than the Greek contribution which deals more with the New Testament. As instance, Paul was both Hebrew and Greek, as was Steven.

 

Whilst recognizing the two cultures and languages adding their own color, it's still God's Word. It was interesting time in that the Greek culture had been blending with the Hebrew, and just then Jesus came to reveal the Father, and believers received the Holy Spirit. As a result we got something miraculous: Timeless wisdom and eternal truth. 

[HAZARD]

Every living thing has a soul and spirit. The soul is that which feels and the spirit is that which knows. Animals have both feelings and knowledge although somewhat limited and on a much lower scale than that of man. Animals were not created in the likeness of God as men are. They are a lower type of life and they have souls and spirits in the sense of feelings, emotions, appetites, desires, passions, and a low form of knowledge, as can be seen in may Scriptures. If there are horses in Heaven as the Scriptures teach then there must be all kinds of animals there for Heaven is called a better place, and therefore it is sure to be as good as the Earth (Hebrews 11:10-16).

Scriptures teach that there is a difference between the natural spirit of man and the spirit of beasts (Eccl. 3:21); that there is a difference between "breath" and "spirit" (Job 34:15; Ps. 19:7; Luke 12:19; 1 Cor. 5:5; 2 Cor. 7:1) ; and that each creature has a separate spirit which is not a part of God (Num. 16:22; 27:17; Eccl. 3:21 ; Ezek. 21:7; Dan. 2:1-3; Mal. 2:15-16; Prov. 16:2; 1 Cor. 2:10-12; 14:32; Heb. 12:9, 23; 1 Thess. 5:23).

Eccl. 3:21 states this; "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?"

 

[missmuffet]

Question: "What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?"

Answer: The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can be confusing to attempt to discern the precise differences between the two. The word “spirit” refers only to the immaterial facet of humanity. Human beings have a spirit, but we are not spirits. However, in Scripture, only believers are said to be spiritually alive (1 Corinthians 2:11; Hebrews 4:12; James 2:26), while unbelievers are spiritually dead (Ephesians 2:1-5; Colossians 2:13). In Paul's writing, the spiritual was pivotal to the life of the believer (1 Corinthians 2:14; 3:1; Ephesians 1:3; 5:19; Colossians 1:9; 3:16). The spirit is the element in humanity which gives us the ability to have an intimate relationship with God. Whenever the word “spirit” is used, it refers to the immaterial part of humanity that “connects” with God, who Himself is spirit (John 4:24).

The word “soul” can refer to both the immaterial and material aspects of humanity. Unlike human beings having a spirit, human beings are souls. In its most basic sense, the word “soul” means “life.” However, beyond this essential meaning, the Bible speaks of the soul in many contexts. One of these is humanity’s eagerness to sin (Luke 12:26). Humanity is naturally evil, and our souls are tainted as a result. The life principle of the soul is removed at the time of physical death (Genesis 35:18; Jeremiah 15:2). The soul, as with the spirit, is the center of many spiritual and emotional experiences (Job 30:25; Psalm 43:5; Jeremiah 13:17). Whenever the word “soul” is used, it can refer to the whole person, whether alive or in the afterlife.

The soul and the spirit are connected, but separable (Hebrews 4:12). The soul is the essence of humanity’s being; it is who we are. The spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects with God.

http://www.gotquestions.org/soul-spirit.html

Edited November 1, 2015 by bopeep1909

[missmuffet]

[RevelationWriter]

The word 'Man' means Spirit Being. - Isaiah 14:16 - Rev.21:17,18

Hu = humus of the ground.

Man = spirit from above.

Kind = type.

The name Adam means 'Red Earth'

Thus "Humankind" of which God told the Angels let us make 'hu*man*kind' in our Image. - Gen.1:26 (Dead Sea Scrolls)

The word Soul means, Mind, will ,and emotions. "The Mind Of The Spirit" - Rom.8:27 is The Soul of 'The Spirit Man'.

[Great Lion]

On 11/1/2015 at 3:59 PM, HAZARD said:

Every living thing has a soul and spirit. The soul is that which feels and the spirit is that which knows. Animals have both feelings and knowledge although somewhat limited and on a much lower scale than that of man. Animals were not created in the likeness of God as men are. They are a lower type of life and they have souls and spirits in the sense of feelings, emotions, appetites, desires, passions, and a low form of knowledge, as can be seen in may Scriptures. If there are horses in Heaven as the Scriptures teach then there must be all kinds of animals there for Heaven is called a better place, and therefore it is sure to be as good as the Earth (Hebrews 11:10-16).

Scriptures teach that there is a difference between the natural spirit of man and the spirit of beasts (Eccl. 3:21); that there is a difference between "breath" and "spirit" (Job 34:15; Ps. 19:7; Luke 12:19; 1 Cor. 5:5; 2 Cor. 7:1) ; and that each creature has a separate spirit which is not a part of God (Num. 16:22; 27:17; Eccl. 3:21 ; Ezek. 21:7; Dan. 2:1-3; Mal. 2:15-16; Prov. 16:2; 1 Cor. 2:10-12; 14:32; Heb. 12:9, 23; 1 Thess. 5:23).

Eccl. 3:21 states this; "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?"

 

I 101% disagree with your response, its non biblical.

 

You are over thinking something thats simple , in fact very simple.

In one bible verse God tells you what a soul is and what a body is and what a spirit is.

 

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7

 

Spirit: Is the breath which is life.

Body: Is the dust and the vessel.

Soul: Is body and spirit

 

Humans are not spirits but we have one, WE ARE SOULS as the lord said we are

[HAZARD]

6 hours ago, Luci said:

I 101% disagree with your response, its non biblical.

 

You are over thinking something thats simple , in fact very simple.

In one bible verse God tells you what a soul is and what a body is and what a spirit is.

 

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7

 

Spirit: Is the breath which is life.

Body: Is the dust and the vessel.

Soul: Is body and spirit

 

Humans are not spirits but we have one, WE ARE SOULS as the lord said we are

Fair enough. Then you disagree with all these scriptures in the Bible which teach that there is a difference between the natural spirit of man and the spirit of beasts (Eccl. 3:21); that there is a difference between "breath" and "spirit" (Job 34:15; Ps. 19:7; Luke 12:19; 1 Cor. 5:5; 2 Cor. 7:1) ; and that each creature has a separate spirit which is not a part of God (Num. 16:22; 27:17; Eccl. 3:21 ; Ezek. 21:7; Dan. 2:1-3; Mal. 2:15-16; Prov. 16:2; 1 Cor. 2:10-12; 14:32; Heb. 12:9, 23; 1 Thess. 5:23).

[HAZARD]

6 hours ago, Luci said:

I 101% disagree with your response, its non biblical.

 

You are over thinking something thats simple , in fact very simple.

In one bible verse God tells you what a soul is and what a body is and what a spirit is.

 

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7

 

Spirit: Is the breath which is life.

Body: Is the dust and the vessel.

Soul: Is body and spirit

 

Humans are not spirits but we have one, WE ARE SOULS as the lord said we are

Fair enough. Then you disagree with all these scriptures in the Bible which teach that there is a difference between the natural spirit of man and the spirit of beasts (Eccl. 3:21); that there is a difference between "breath" and "spirit" (Job 34:15; Ps. 19:7; Luke 12:19; 1 Cor. 5:5; 2 Cor. 7:1) ; and that each creature has a separate spirit which is not a part of God (Num. 16:22; 27:17; Eccl. 3:21 ; Ezek. 21:7; Dan. 2:1-3; Mal. 2:15-16; Prov. 16:2; 1 Cor. 2:10-12; 14:32; Heb. 12:9, 23; 1 Thess. 5:23).

[thereselittleflower]

On 11/1/2015 at 1:15 PM, bopeep1909 said:

I like that.

 

[WilliamL]

On 11/1/2015 at 1:59 PM, HAZARD said:

Every living thing has a soul and spirit. The soul is that which feels and the spirit is that which knows.

That sums it up in a nutshell, certainly, although of course there is more to it.

On 1/25/2016 at 5:22 AM, Great Lion said:

In one bible verse God tells you what a soul is and what a body is and what a spirit is.

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Genesis 2:7

Spirit: Is the breath which is life.

Body: Is the dust and the vessel.

Soul: Is body and spirit

Humans are not spirits but we have one, WE ARE SOULS as the lord said we are

You misunderstand the Hebrew: "...yehee/became   ha-adam/the man   le-nephesh/to (or for) a soul   chayyah/of a living being." Chayyah is a noun, not an adjective.

The adam became -- the adam was already an adam before he came to have a body of flesh and a soul. He was "created" already, in Genesis 1:27. Only thereafter was he "formed" and "made," to complete him in his intended fullness.

Man is not a soul, man has a soul, and a physical body, and a spirit, and breath, and life. That is what makes mankind unique, the last and ultimate of God's creations with which he "finished" his work on the 6th Day.

The breath and the spirit are two entirely different things, just as are the spirit and the soul, and the soul and the body. With life, these five things are that which make up a human being. (Four fingers and a thumb, which touches them all, just as the life directly connects body, soul, spirit, and breath.)

John 1:4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 3 All things were made through Him...