Definitions for: Jesus

[n] a prophet of the first century; to Christians he was both God and man--the Messiah sent to save the human race from the sin it inherited through the Fall of Man (circa 8 BC - 29 AD)

Webster (1913) Definition: Je"sus, n. [L. Jesus, Gr. ?, from Heb. Y['e]sh?a';
Y[=a]h Jehovah + h?sh?a' to help.]
The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the
angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in
distinction from Christ, his official appellation. --Luke i.
31.

Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his
people from their sins. --Matt. i. 21.

Note: The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.

Jesu, do thou my soul receive. --Keble.

The Society of Jesus. See Jesuit.

Synonyms: Christ, Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Redeemer, Savior, Saviour

See Also: Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, Logos, prophet, Son, Word

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