Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ · Jesus Christs
A savior; one who provides critical help or salvation to others in needA savior; one who provides critical help or salvation to others in need.
/ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/
Meaning
1 senses(broadly, figuratively)A savior; one who provides critical help or salvation to others in need.
More definitions
- a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Origin
From Middle English Jesu Crist, Jesus Crist, from Latin Iēsūs Chrīstus. By surface analysiFrom 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.
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Forms
plural: Jesus ChristsSynonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29):JesusJesus of Nazareththe NazareneChristSaviorSaviourGood ShepherdRedeemer