Jesus Christ
/ˈdʒiː.zəs kraɪst/noun
The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah.
Did you know?The name 'Christ' comes from the Greek 'Christos', meaning 'the anointed one', indicating a sacred, almost magical status in ancient traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshua)
“A name meaning 'Yahweh is salvation', reflecting a divine promise of deliverance.”
1st Century CE
Greek
Ἰησοῦς (Iesous)
“The Greek form of Yeshua, used in the New Testament, linking Him to ancient prophecies.”
1st Century CE
Greek
Χριστός (Christos)
“Meaning 'the anointed one', a title that connects Jesus to the Hebrew concept of a messianic savior.”
Old English
Old English
Crist
“Derived from Latin, this term signifies the anointed one, further solidifying His sacred identity.”
Modern English
English
Jesus Christ
“The established name in Christianity symbolizing divine salvation and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies.”