Jesus
ˈdʒiːzəs
Definition

Definition of Jesus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Christianitycentral figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God
  • Jesus is worshipped by millions of Christians worldwide.
Christ
2.
namesmale given name in Spanish culture
  • Jesus is a common name in Spanish-speaking countries.
3.
exclamationused to express surprise or frustration
  • Jesus, I can't believe we missed the bus!
gosh wow
4.
collegeRareUKinformal reference to Jesus College, Cambridge or OxfordRareUK
  • He studied at Jesus and graduated with honors.
college institution
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Expressions with Jesus

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used to show surprise, shock, frustration or annoyance
Sweet Jesus, I can’t believe we missed the train!
have a sudden important realization
He came to Jesus about his career path last night.
emphasizing the importance of a request
Please, for Jesus' sake, listen to me.
guiding principle for moral decisions
He used 'What Would Jesus Do?' as his guiding principle in life.
be a true believer in Jesus and his teachings
She really has Jesus in her heart.
symbol of sacrifice and redemption
The crucifixion of Jesus represents sacrifice in Christian teachings.

Origin of Jesus

Latin, Iesus (Jesus)

Terms with Jesus included in their meaning

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BCacr.
acr: Before Christ
years before Jesus was born
religion
faith based on Jesus's teachings and the Bible
biblical
three men who visited Jesus after his birth
religious symbol
cross with Jesus figure used in churches
Christianity
the message of Jesus about salvation
Judaism
collection of religious writings before Jesus
Christian teachings
the message and teachings of Jesus Christ
Christian belief
belief in Jesus rising from the dead

Examples of Jesus in a sentence

  • The teachings of Jesus are central to the faith.
  • Jesus attended the family reunion last summer.
  • Maria named her first son Jesus.
  • Jesus, this traffic is unbearable!
  • Jesus, how did you solve that puzzle so quickly?
  • She visited Jesus during her college tour.

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  1. French:Jésus, Jesus, ...
  2. German:Jesus, Jesus College, ...
  3. Italian:Gesù, Jesus, ...
  4. Spanish:Jesús, Jesus, ...
  5. Portuguese:Jesus, Jesús, ...
  6. Chinese:耶稣, 天啊, ...
  7. Japanese:イエス, ヘスス, ...
  8. Arabic:يَسُوع, خِيسُوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:יֵשׁוּ, חֵסוּס, ...
  10. Russian:Иисус, Хесус, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Ісус, Ісусе, ...
  12. Hindi:यीशु, जीसस, ...
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