The concept of holiness is so central to Biblical teaching that it is said of God, "_____".

• A. Holy is His name
• B. God is holy
• C. His name is holy
• D. Holy, holy, holy

Answer: (A)

Holiness is tied to God’s identity in a way that makes His name a symbol of that purity and distinctness. In Scripture, a name carries the person and character behind it, so saying “Holy is His name” emphasizes that the very name of God embodies His holiness. It’s a compact way of saying that all that He is—His character, presence, and authority—revolves around holiness.

The other phrases are true statements about God or about His name, but they don’t capture the specific idea that the name itself is inseparably holy and reflects His sacred nature. For example, saying “God is holy” states the attribute; saying “His name is holy” points to the name, but the most natural, biblically resonant way to express the claim that holiness defines who He is, as expressed through His name, is the form “Holy is His name.” The chant “Holy, holy, holy” emphasizes the attribute in worship but doesn’t convey the same direct link to His name itself.