I know that "He" is capitalized when referring to a deity, but should I capitalize "He" when referring to a specific person.
For example: Though John does not blah blah blah, "He" blah blah blah."
This looks incorrect, yet it almost seems like "he" should be capitalized.
2007-09-21 08:54:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Only at the beginning of a sentence.
The capitalization of "he" in reference to God is not a rule and is done inconsistently. It's even done differently in different Bible translations, although only one or two capitalize the relevant pronouns. So this is a matter of personal preference, and in part depends on the importance you give to your chosen deity.
The Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed.), section 8.102, reads:
Pronouns referring to God or Jesus are not capitalized. (Note that they are lowercased in most English translations of the Bible.)
2007-09-21 09:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Elissa 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He and she are capitalized if they are the first word of a sentence, and like you said, when referring to a Deity.
I disagree with Elmoly.
2007-09-21 09:02:36 · answer #2 · answered by ♂ ♫ Timberwolf 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are used at the beginning of a sentence and if one is using a pronoun when one is referring to God.
"He"in the *John* sentence is not necessary and is incorrect.
2007-09-21 09:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by gulfbreeze8 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not capitialize he or she unless referring to a diety or if it is part of a person's title.
"We all rose when His Excellency the Duke of Billiards entered the room, then sat and rose again when Her Highness the Queen entered. But no one rose when John entered the room, because he is only a peasant."
2007-09-21 10:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"he" or "she" is only capitalized at the beginning of a sentence. Pronouns are treated like a non-person noun.
2007-09-21 09:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only capitalize if it's the first word of a sentence. ("He runs five miles a day to stay in shape." "She sells fabrics at the local strip mall.")
For "he" it's only accept to capitalize it in the middle of a sentence if you are talking about Jesus Christ.
2007-09-21 09:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He and she are capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence.
Capitalizing 'He' to mean God is a Christian thing, and it's not part of the language, only a custom. From what I see, it is going out of style.
2007-09-21 09:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
whenever you could replace the he or she with the actual name of the person and it would still be correct then you have to capitalize it.
2007-09-21 09:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by Elmoly 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋