We often hear the biblical command to “be holy” as “Be a better person.” But the biblical idea of holiness is larger than moral improvement. The Hebrew qadosh and Greek hagios carry the idea of being set apart, consecrated, devoted to God for His purposes. That is why Scripture can speak of holy ground, holy vessels, holy days, and a holy temple. …We often hear the biblical command to “be holy” as “Be a better person.” But the biblical idea of holiness is larger than moral improvement. The Hebrew qadosh and Greek hagios carry the idea of being set apart, consecrated, devoted to God for His purposes. That is why Scripture can speak of holy ground, holy vessels, holy days, and a holy temple. …