Dictionary of Biblical Words:
—This is the highest pair of man. It was directly imparted by the breath of God (Gen, 2.). Like the soul, it is immortal. In Scripture it is said to be sorrowful (1 Sam. 1:15), contrite (Psa. 34:18) broken (Ps. 51:17), patient (Eccles. 7:8), haughty (Prov. 16:18), &c., &c. It is the same word that is used for the spirit of God (see SOUL).
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(breath). The breath (2 Thess. 2:8). The vital principle (Eccl. 8:8). Elsewhere, the soul. [SOUL.] Holy Spirit is a person of the Godhead (Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14). Though Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost are synonymous in meaning.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
See SOUL.