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.
2.
namesmale given name in Spanish culture
- Jesus is a common name in Spanish-speaking countries.
3.
- Jesus, I can't believe we missed the bus!
4.
- He studied at Jesus and graduated with honors.
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 frank, serious talk to address problems
The manager called a come to Jesus meeting about missed deadlines.
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.
expressing annoyed disbelief or surprise
Jesus wept, how could you forget that again!
single failure point with catastrophic risk
The server's power supply is the system's Jesus nut.
provoke a negative reaction by being offensive or immoral
Wearing that outfit will make baby Jesus cry.
used to show strong surprise, anger, or frustration
Jesus H. Christ, what happened to your car?
the event when Jesus went up to heaven
The Ascension of Jesus is celebrated 40 days after Easter.
intended to prompt a realization or change
The manager's come-to-Jesus talk made everyone rethink their approach.
Roman Catholic order of priests founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola
He joined the Society of Jesus last year.
used to express surprise or anger
Jesus Christ! You scared me!
boat used by Jesus College rowing team
The Jesus College Boat is stored in the boathouse.
the sudden radiance from Jesus in the New Testament
The Transfiguration of Jesus is described in the Gospels.
the rising of Christ on the third day after crucifixion
The Resurrection of Jesus is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
exclamation of surprise or shock
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, what happened here?
hypocritically religious individual
Don't be fooled by his creeping Jesus demeanor.
enthusiastic Christian believer
She proudly identifies as a Jesus freak at church events.
Origin of Jesus
Latin, Iesus (Jesus)
Terms with Jesus included in their meaning
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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
Christianity
the four New Testament books about Jesus's life
teachings
Christian teachings based on Jesus's life and message
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
beatitude
Jesus's saying that those who make peace are blessed
jesus
the physical body of Jesus Christ in Christian belief
communion
the bread in Communion symbolizing or becoming Jesus
spiritual rebirth
Christian with a renewed faith in Jesus
Christianity
Christian prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples
religion
title for Jesus Christ in Christianity
Christianity
Jesus Christ in the Christian religion
bible story
bright star said to guide Wise Men to Jesus
biblical
the Magi who visited Jesus after his birth
historical dating
used to denote years before the birth of Jesus Christ
Christianity
mock crown made of thorns worn by Jesus
Eucharist
Christian ceremony remembering Jesus with bread and wine
bible
biblical event where Jesus feeds a large crowd
religious route
route representing Jesus's journey to crucifixion
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.
Many famous alumni graduated from Jesus.
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- French:Jésus, Jesus, ...
- German:Jesus, Jesus College, ...
- Italian:Gesù, Jesus, ...
- Spanish:Jesús, Jesus, ...
- Portuguese:Jesus, Jesús, ...
- Chinese:耶稣, 天啊, ...
- Japanese:イエス, ヘスス, ...
- Arabic:يَسُوع, خِيسُوس, ...
- Hebrew:יֵשׁוּ, חֵסוּס, ...
- Russian:Иисус, Хесус, ...
- Ukrainian:Ісус, Ісусе, ...
- Hindi:यीशु, जीसस, ...
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