Synonyms for
Christ
Definition
Christ is a title given to Jesus of Nazareth, who is considered the son of God by Christians.
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Common collocations
- Jesus Christ
- Christ the King
- Christ consciousness
- Christ child
- Christ died
- Christ rose
- Christ is risen
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Usage note
The term 'Christ' is derived from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one'. It is often used interchangeably with Jesus, referring to Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah.
Example sentences
- Christ came to earth to save us from our sins.
- We celebrate Christ's birth on Christmas Day.
- Many people pray to Christ for guidance and strength.
- Christians believe that Christ died for their sins.
- The teachings of Christ are found in the Bible.
Quotes
'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' - John 3:16
'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.' - John 14:6
'He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.' - Isaiah 53:3