English Explanatory Dictionary

Jesus Christ

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Jesus of Nazareth.
noun
  1. A savior; one who provides critical help or salvation to others in need.
intj
  1. An expletive or oath, usually an expression of surprise, shock, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ en-us-Jesus Christ.ogg

Word forms

Jesus Christ Christ Jesus Jesus the Christ Jesus Christs

Etymology

From Middle English Jesu Crist, Jesus Crist, from Latin Iēsūs Chrīstus. By surface analysis, Jesus + Christ. N.b. that Christ is a title, and not a surname.

Synonyms

Christ Drighten God the Son Jesus king of kings Lamb of God Logos Lord Lord of Lords Messiah Son of God Word of God ☧ ΧΡ ΙΗΣ ΙΧΘΥΣ

Related words

Jesus Yeshua Christ Messiah Isa Yeshu Yoshke

Derived words

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jesus Christ lizard Vicar of Jesus Christ
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