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Jesus

Verb / ˈdʒi:zʌs / Another word for jesus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jesus is a religious figure and the son of God in Christianity.

Synonyms & similar words

thenazarene jesuschrist jesus deliverer savior goodshepherd jesusofnazareth saviour redeemer christ Christ Messiah Savior Redeemer Lord Master Teacher Prophet Healer Emmanuel

Synonyms by register

Informal

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Literary

Savior Redeemer Christ

Common collocations

  • Jesus Christ
  • Jesus wept
  • Jesus H. Christ
  • Jesus loves you
  • Jesus saves
  • Son of God
  • Jesus's birth

Word family

noun Jesus

Usage note

The name 'Jesus' is primarily used as a proper noun referring to the central figure of Christianity. Its use as an interjection is informal and can be considered blasphemous by some.

Example sentences

  1. Jesus loves everyone, no matter what.
  2. I pray to Jesus every night before bed.
  3. Jesus performed miracles to help people.
  4. The story of Jesus is told in the Bible.
  5. Jesus' message was one of love and compassion.

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
  • 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' - Mark 10:14

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