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See also: Iesus, JEsus, Jesús, Jésus, Jèsus, and jesus

English

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Etymology

From Middle English Jhesus, Iesus, from Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ), a contracted form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (yəhōšúaʿ, “Joshua”), meaning "the Lord saves". The form יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ) is attested in some of the later books of the Hebrew Bible (Ezra–Nehemiah), and translated as Jeshua or Yeshua in some English editions (the former appearing in the King James Version). The Greek texts make no distinction between Jesus and Joshua, referring to them both as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs). In the Wycliffe Bible (Middle English), the forms used are Jhesus and Jhesu.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Jesus (plural (of male given name) Jesuses or (nonstandard, proscribed) Jesi)

  2. Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter) from Galilee held to be a prophet, teacher, the son of God, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity; also called "Jesus Christ" by Christians. Held to be a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís. Also called "the historical Jesus" from a historiographic viewpoint or a secular one.
    • 1621 June 19, William Laud, “Sermon preached before His Majesty”, in Seven Sermons Preached Upon Severall Occasions […]‎, page 10:
      For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, is Head of the Church; and can the Body doe any thing well, if the Head direct it not?
    • 1873, Syed Ameer Ali, A Critical Examination of the Life and Teachings of Mohammed‎, page 195:
      Mohammed always announced his religion as the religion of Abraham, of Moses, and of Jesus.
    • 1989, James McGinnis, “Peacemaking and Prayer”, in Journey into Compassion: A Spirituality for the Long Haul‎, Institute for Peace and Justice; Meyer-Stone, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 36:
      I find that writing helps my praying, whether it is writing poetry or more conversational journaling with Jesus. I used to feel compelled to write on a scheduled basis (for example, once a week for my journaling or a poem every time I went to the Japanese Garden), but now I have let go of that compulsion and write when it seems right.
    • 2018 March 18, “Mike Pence”, in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, season 5, episode 5, John Oliver (actor), via HBO:
      She’s right! Omarosa is right there! Also, I’m pretty sure the original titles of the New and Old Testament were Jesus Said This and Jesus Ain’t Say That.
  3. (historical, religion) One of a variety of persons or entities in western Manichaeism, of whom some correspond closely to the Christian conception of Jesus of Nazareth.
  4. A male given name from Spanish in Spanish culture; an anglicized spelling of Jesús.
    • 1971, Ruth Rendell, No More Dying Then, Random House, published 2009, →ISBN, page 195:
      Frensham opened the door and called a name that sounded like 'Haysus'. Brandy was brought and various other bottles and decanters. When the manservant had gone, Frensham said, 'Odd, aren't they, the Spanish? Calling a boy Jesus.'
  5. A male given name from Aramaic.
    Jesus son of Sirach wrote the "Wisdom of Sirach"
  6. (Cambridge University, informal) Ellipsis of Jesus College, Cambridge.
  7. (Oxford University, informal) Ellipsis of Jesus College, Oxford.

Usage notes

  • The possessive form of this proper noun may be either Jesus’s (pronounced with three syllables) or Jesus' (pronounced with two syllables). The latter form was traditionally more common when referring to the Christian figure while the former is more common when referring to other people named Jesus, but both forms are attested in both cases. See -'s.

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Noun

Jesus (plural Jesuses or Jesusses or (both nonstandard, proscribed) Jesi or Jesii)

  1. The Christian savior.
    • 1813, William Revell Moody, editor, Record of Christian Work, page 441:
      And, says George Eliot, and all who believe in her teaching, it is perfectly true that He is with us now in a dumb, vague, blessed impulse. Is that your Jesus? If I may recall my illustration of the train, I will tell you of my Jesus.
    • 2005, Scot McKnight, Jesus and His Death, page 152:
      ...leading Dom Crossan at times to the witty criticism that modern Jesus books are in a quest for who can say "my Jesus is more Jewish than your Jesus"...
    • 2001, Clinton Bennett, In Search of Jesus, page 231:
      Your Jesus is my Jesus' greatest enemy

Interjection

Jesus

  1. (possibly offensive, blasphemous) An exclamation, particularly used to express excitement or exasperation.
    Jesus, that was close!
    Jesus… How many people killed here?
    Jesus! Do not move, I’ll get assistance!
    • 1989 January 27, Stephen Fry et al., “Doctor Tobacco”, in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, season 1, episode 3:
      Patient: ...too much is bad for you.
      Doctor: Well of course too much is bad for you, that's what "too much" means, you blithering twat. If you had too much water, it would be bad for you, wouldn't it? "Too much" precisely means that quantity which is excessive, that's what it means. Could you ever say "too much water is good for you"? I mean if it's too much it's too much. Too much of anything is too much. Obviously. Jesus.
    • 1991 September, Stephen Fry, chapter 1, in The Liar, London: Heinemann, →ISBN, section I, page 19:
      ‘Jesus suffering fuck,’ said Adrian. ‘It's not half a thought.’
      ‘Face it, it’s a wow.’

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Verb

Jesus (third-person singular simple present Jesuses, present participle Jesusing, simple past and past participle Jesused)

  1. (transitive, colloquial, often derogatory or humorous) To subject to (excessive) Christian proselytizing, preaching, or moralizing.
    • 1971, Richard Sale, For the president's eyes only, →ISBN, page 72:
      From what I gathered, his mother had been heavily Jesused, and his father had been a rough sort of plainsman.
    • 1994, Hannah Yakin, Of Tortoises and Other Jews, page 19:
      "If you don't believe me, ask Jesus!" [...] “Look here,” Papa burst out, “there's no difference between Jews and non-Jews. There can only be a difference between good and bad people.” “And don't start Jesusing me in my own house,” Mama added[.]
    • 2004, José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi, David L. Frye, The Mangy Parrot, page 531:
      Don't leave me until I expire; I wouldn't want some devout man or woman to come in here and start Jesusing me with the Ramillete [a collection of prayers] or some collection like that,
    • 2005, Christian Bauman, Voodoo Lounge: A Novel, page 58:
      They took refuge in Jérémie, the last Haitian port they hadn't been ejected out of, run from, or Jesused to death [in].
    • 2008, Laura Pedersen, The Big Shuffle: A Novel, →ISBN:
      In the past few weeks he's Jesused us all up with a full-length grace at each meal[.]
  2. (transitive, informal) To exclaim Jesus at someone.
    • 2012, Brian Evenson, Windeye, →ISBN:
      The other man stumbled up, rubbing his temple. “Jesus,” the man said. Frank raised his fist, then saw that the man was Jesusing not him but [the window].
    • 2016, Kaui Hart Hemmings, Juniors, →ISBN, page 141:
      "Jesus, Whit," Will says. [...] "Why are you always Jesusing me?" He doesn't answer, just chews his food, and I take another sip[.]

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch Jezus.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Jesus

  1. Jesus

Cebuano

Etymology

From Spanish Jesús.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: Je‧sus

Proper noun

Jesus

  1. a male given name

Danish

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Pronunciation

Etymology

From Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ).

Proper noun

Jesus c (genitive Jesus')

  1. Jesus

References

Faroese

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Hebrew ישוע (yeshúa). See also Josva.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjeːsʊs/
  • Rhymes: -eːsʊs

Proper noun

Jesus m

  1. Jesus

Declension

More information singular, indefinite ...

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German

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Etymology

    From Middle High German Jesus, cognate with Yiddish יעזוס (yezus).

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    Proper noun

    Jesus m (proper noun, strong, genitive Jesu or Jesus or Jesus')

    1. Jesus
      Synonyms: Christus, Jesus Christus

    Declension

    Declension of Jesus [sg-only, masculine, strong]
    More information singular, indef. ...

    Descendants

    • → Hunsrik: Jesus

    Further reading

    • “Jesus” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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