What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?

[newtonscousin]

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It may be wrong. It may be right. However, this is not an issue of perfections. Mere opinions shared on the matter. Opinions have no bases, and therefore are not accurate and perfect. There is NO perfect opinion. It is up to us to disagree or agree. It is our option to say whether your opinion is agreeable or disagreeable.

sory, but i do really believe in the Bible. it tells me the TRUTH.

if you think my post has no basis, then why not try to scan your Bible if the verses i posted exist or not (that if you believe in the Bible).

Don't forget history.

now tell me, aside from Genesis 1:1, what was the oldest history of mankind (again, if you believe in the Bible)?

[necrotic freak]

I searched the Bible (New International Version) using BibleGateway.com: A searchable online Bible in over 50 versions and 35 languages. for the words 'soul' and 'spirit'.

It came up with 136 instances for the word 'soul' and 569 instances for the word 'spirit'.
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In general, it appears, at least in the New International Version, that the idea of 'soul' sometimes refer to the inner self of a person while physically living and the idea of 'spirit' sometimes refer to a disembodied person (physically dead).

This does not always hold true for the idea of 'soul' seems to be sometimes used synonymously with 'person' (whether physically living or not).

And the word 'spirit' also seems sometimes used in the other senses that we do in language, like "he has a different spirit", "in high spirits", "in him is the spirit", and so on.

To further complicate matters, both 'soul' and 'spirit' seems to sometimes even be used interchangeably.
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At least two verses looks suggestive of soul being not the same as the body:

Psalm 42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul?
Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
for I will yet praise him,
my Savior and my God.

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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This verse looks suggestive of spirit and soul being different.

Hebrews 4:12-13

12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
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And this verse looks suggestive of spirit, soul, body as being different from each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

...so therefor Man is a triune being, like the Triune God who created man.

[cosplay]

Bear in mind that the Bible was just translated from its original language. There were books that were not included in its compilation since those books are the ones that tell the whole story.

[bcasabee]

In my opinion. A soul is just equivalent to consciousness. Our material body is just a vessel for the spirit. Our spirit is just a vessel for our consciousness (aka soul).

[newtonscousin]

Bear in mind that the Bible was just translated from its original language. There were books that were not included in its compilation since those books are the ones that tell the whole story.

much better if you could provide us your source so that we will know.

[geoseph]

...so therefor Man is a triune being, like the Triune God who created man.

Yes, on the triune man. I'm not sure what you mean exactly by triune God, but yes, if you meant His manifestation (in creation) as a person like us.

[cosplay]

Google is your friend, my dear.

[Red.Emano]

this is an alchemical question...

[cosplay]

@Red.Emano

I see your point.

[botslob]

our body/being is a LIVING SOUL.
and inside that soul is a spirit.

Peace!

hihihihih na unsa naman ni oy...ang soul usa ka spirit unya nasudlan napod og spirit . na possessed na hinoon ang soul hihihihih pagchur diha rcruman oi