What Does The Word Jesus Mean

What is the meaning of the name Jesus? What does the name Jesus mean?

QuestionAnswer If there was ever a name that was densely filled with meaning, it would be the nameJesus. “The name above every name” (Philippians 2:9–10) has been given to Jesus, according to the Scriptures, “so that at the name of Jesus every knee would bow—in heaven, on earth, and beneath the earth” (CSB). What is it about our Lord’s name that is so powerful? What is the significance of the name Jesus? The nameJesus, given to Joseph and Mary by the angels (Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31), is derived from the Hebrew words for “Yahweh rescues” and “Yahweh is salvation.” The name Yeshua is a transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic names.

Nevertheless, when the nameYeshua is translated from Hebrew intoKoine Greek, the original language of the New Testament, the name becomesIsous.

As a result, the names Yeshua and, in turn, Joshua and Jesusmean “Yahweh rescues” or “the Lord is salvation.” In first-century Judea, the nameJesus was highly popular among the people.

In spite of its widespread use, the nameJesusis of exceptional significance.

1. In the same way that Yeshua/Joshua led his people to triumph over the Canaanites in the Old Testament, Yeshua/Jesus led His people to victory over sin and their spiritual adversaries in the New Testament.
2. God sent Jesus to rescue us from our sins (John 3:17).
3. However, the commonness of Jesus’ name serves to emphasize His humanity and humility at the same time.
4. ‘He was, from one viewpoint, ‘just another Joshua,’ and yet, in another sense, he was the actual Joshua—the one who would live up to and embody the meaning of this name in ways that no other could,” writes theLexham Survey of Theology of the nameJesus.
5. The person of Christ Jesus possesses great power and authority, and, of course, the person is denoted by his or her given name.

A believer’s baptism occurs in the name of Jesus: “Peter answered by saying, ‘Repent, everyone of you, and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.'” It is then that you will be given the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (2:38; see also Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:12–15; 10:48–50; 19:5) The name of Jesus was used for healing and miracles to be performed: “By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong.” As you can see, it is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has fully cured him” (Acts 3:16, with emphasis on lines 6–8 and 4:30).

As a result, Jesus instructs Christians to pray in His name; that is, to pray with His authority in the manner in which He would pray, as follows: “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, in order that the Father’s glory may be seen in the Son.” I will accomplish everything you ask of me in my name, and I will fulfill your request” (John 14:13–14; see also 15:16; 16:23–24).

Our namesake, Jesus, reminds us of the resurrected Christ’s power, presence, and purpose in our lives.

Our Lord Jesus Christ introduced humanity to God and, through the salvation He purchased, continues to introduce humans to God.

In order for God to be glorified in the believer’s life, he or she must live it in the name of Jesus (Colossians 3:17).

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Jesus (name) – Wikipedia

Jesus

Pronunciation
Gender	Male
Origin
Word/name	Hebrew
Other names
Related names	Joshua,Yeshua,Isa

Isous(o; Iesus in Classical Latin) is an ancient Greek version of the Hebrew and Aramaic names Yeshua and Y’shua (Hebrew: ). It is used as a given name for boys and men. Because its origins lay in the name Yeshua/Y’shua, it is etymologically connected to another biblical name, Joshua, because both names derive from the same root. “Jesus” is not commonly used as a given name in the English-speaking world, but its equivalents, like as the SpanishJesus, have had long-standing popularity among persons from other language backgrounds.

Etymology

There have been a number of different hypotheses as to the actual etymological meaning of the nameYhôua(Joshua,Hebrew:), includingYahweh /Yehowah saves, (is) salvation, (is) a saving-cry, (is) a cry-for-help, (is) my aid, andYahweh /Yehowah saves, (is) salvation, (is) a As may be seen in the Hebrew text of Ezra 2:2, 2:6, 2:36, 2:40, 3:2, 3:8, 3:9, 3:10, 3:18, 4:3, and 8:33, as well as in the Biblical Aramaicat text of Ezra 5:2, Ezra 3:19, 7:7, 7:11, 7:39, 7:43, 8:7, 8:17, 9:4, 9:5, 11:26, 12 These Bible passages are about 10 different people (in Nehemiah 8:17, the name refers toJoshuason ofNun).

1. This historical transition may have occurred as a result of a phonological shift in which gutturalphonemes, such as, were diminished.
2. However, this has changed recently (-yah).
3. During the Second Temple era, the name Yeshua/Y’shua was widely used by Jews, and numerous Jewish religious luminaries, including Joshua in the Hebrew Bible and Jesus in the New Testament, were known by this name.
4. In contrast, both the Western Syriac Christian tradition and the Eastern Syriac Christian tradition employ the Aramaic names (in Hebrew script: )Yeshu and Yisho, respectively, which include the ayin.
5. Earlier, in the 3rd century BCE, theSeptuaginthad already transliterated the Hebrew name (Yeshua) into Koine Greek as nearly as possible, resulting in the name (Isous).

When speaking Hebrew or Aramaic during this period, the diphthongalvowel of the Masoretic name Yehoshua or Yeshua would not have been present in the pronunciation of the word, and some scholars believe some dialects dropped the pharyngealsound of the final letter ayin, which had no equivalent in ancient Greek in any case.

1. According to thePanarionofEpiphanius of Salamis, the nameIsous is derived from Hebrew/Aramaic and means “healer or physician, and savior,” and that the early Christians were known as Jessaeans before they were known as Christians.
2. From Greek, (Isous) made its way into Latin, at the very least by the time of theVetus Latina.
3. The word (Isous) was transliterated into the Latin word IESVS, where it remained for centuries.
4. Minuscule(lower case) letters were formed about the year 800, and a little time later, theUwas invented to separate the vowelsound from the consonantalsound, and theJwas invented to distinguish the consonant from the vowelsound.
5. The name Jesus comes from the Middle English word Iesu, which means “Jesus” (attested from the 12th century).
6. Because of this, early 17th century works such asthe first edition of theKing James Version of the Bible(1611) continued to print the name with an I, as did the Frenchman Pierre Ramus in the 16th century.

The English language borrows the Latin names “Jesus” (from the nominative form) and “Jesu” (from the genitive form) (from the vocative and oblique forms). “Jesus” is the most often used version, with “Jesu” appearing in a few older, more ancient manuscripts as well.

Declension

The name is declined in an irregular manner in both Latin and Greek:

	Latin	Greek
nominative	Jēsūs	Iēsūs(Iēsus)	Ἰησοῦς
accusative	Jēsūm	Iēsūm(Iēsum)	Ἰησοῦν
dative	Jēsū	Iēsū	Ἰησοῦ
genitive
vocative
ablative	–

Biblical references

Jesus (Yeshua) appears to have been in common usage in the Land of Israel around the time of Jesus’ birth, according to archaeological evidence. As an added bonus, Philo’s reference to Joshua (o), which means redemption () of the Lord inMutatione Nominumitem 121 suggests that the etymology of Joshua was known outside of Israel. Jesus Barabbas, Jesus ben Ananias, and Jesus ben Sirach are some of the other characters with the name Jesus. In the New Testament, an angel advises Mary to name her child Jesus inLuke 1:31, and an angel tells Joseph to name the kid Jesus in Matthew 1:21, both of which occur during Joseph’s first dream.

“You shall call his name Jesus, for he will rescue his people from their sins,” the angel says.

At the same time, it accomplishes the dual objectives of recognizing Jesus as the savior and emphasizing that the name was not chosen at random but rather in response to a divine order.

Other usage

During the 1380s, John Wycliffe used the spellingIhesusand also used the spellingIhesu(the letter ‘J’ was then awash glyphvariant of ‘I’, and was not considered to be a separate letter until the 1629 Cambridge 1st RevisionKing James Biblewhere the name “Jesus” first appeared) in oblique cases and also in the accusative, and sometimes, seemingly without reason, even for the nominative. Unlike Tyndale, who used Iesuin oblique cases and in the vocative on occasion in the 16th century, the 1611King James Version uses Iesus throughout, independent of syntax and case.

Jesu (pronounced JEE -zoo; derived from the Latin Iesu) is a pronoun that is sometimes used to refer to Jesus in English.

Other languages

The nameJesus is used in numerous languages, including East Scandinavian, German, and several others. Other examples of language use are as follows:

Language	Name/variant
Afrikaans	Jesus
Albanian	Jezui
Arabic	ʿIsàعيسى(Islamic or classical arabic) /Yasūʿيسوع(Christian or latter Arabic)
Amharic	ኢየሱስ(iyesus)
Aragonese	Chesús
Aramaic / Syriac	ܝܫܘܥ(Isho)
Arberesh	Isuthi
Armenian	Հիսուս (Eastern Armenian) Յիսուս (Western Armenian)(Hisus)
Azerbaijani	İsa
Belarusian	Ісус(Isus) (Orthodox) /Езус(Yezus) (Catholic)
Bengali	যীশু(Jeeshu/Zeeshu) (Christian)’ঈসা(‘Eesa) (General)
Breton	Jezuz
Bulgarian	Исус (Isus)
Catalan	Jesús
Chinese	simplified Chinese:耶稣;traditional Chinese:耶穌;pinyin:Yēsū
Coptic	Ⲓⲏⲥⲟⲩⲥ(Isos)
Cornish	Yesu
Croatian	Isus
Czech	Ježíš
Dutch	Jezus
Estonian	Jeesus
Filipino	Jesús(Christian and secular) /HesúsorHesukristo(religious)
Fijian	Jisu
Finnish	Jeesus
French	Jésus
Galician	Xesús
Garo	Jisu
Georgian	იესო(Ieso)
German	Jesus
Ewe	Yesu
Greek	Ιησούς(Iisúsmodern Greek pronunciation)
Haitian Creole	Jezi
Hausa	Yesu
Hawaiian	Iesū
Hebrew	Yeshua /Y’shuaיֵשׁוּעַ
Hindustani	ईसा / عيسى (īsā)
Hmong Daw	Yexus
Hungarian	Jézus
Icelandic	Jesús
Igbo	Jisos
Indonesia	Yesus (Christian) / Isa (Islamic)
Irish	Íosa
Italian	Gesù
Japanese	イエス (Iesu)/イエズス (Iezusu)(Catholic)/ゼス(zesu) ゼズス(zezusu)(Kirishitan)イイスス(Iisusu)(Eastern Orthodox)
Jinghpaw	Yesu
Kannada	ಯೇಸು (Yesu)
Kazakh	Иса (Isa)
Khasi	Jisu
Khmer	យេស៑ូ (Yesu), យេស៑ូវ (Yesuw)
Kikuyu	Jeso
Kisii	Yeso
Korean	예수 (Yesu)
Kurdish	Îsa
Latvian	Jēzus
Ligurian	Gesû
Limburgish	Zjezus
Lithuanian	Jėzus
Lombard	Gesü
Luganda	Yesu
Māori	Ihu
मराठी-Marathi	येशू – Yeshu
Malagasy	Jeso, Jesoa, Jesosy
Malayalam	ഈശോ (Īsho), യേശു (Yēshu), കർത്താവ് (Kartāvŭ) (Karthavu is the literal translation of ‘Lord’)
Mirandese	Jasus
Maltese	Ġesù
Mongolian	Есүс
Neapolitan	Giesù
Norman	Jésus
Occitan	Jèsus
Piedmontese	Gesù
Polish	Jezus
Portuguese	Jesus
Romanian	Iisus (Eastern Orthodox) / Isus (other denominations)
Russian	Иисус (Iisus)
Sardinian	Gesùs
Serbian	Isus / Исус
Sicilian	Gesù
Sinhala	ජේසුස් වහන්සේ – Jesus Wahanse (Catholic Church), යේසුස් වහන්සේ – Yesus Wahanse (Protestantism)
Shona	Jesu
Slovak	Ježiš
Slovenian	Jezus
Somali	Ciise
Spanish	Jesús
Swahili	Yesu
Tajik	Исо (Iso)
Tamil	Yesu (இயேசு)
Telugu	యేసు – ఏసు -Yesu
Thai	เยซู – “Yesu”
Turkish	İsa
Turkmen	Isa
Ukrainian	Ісус (Isus)
Urdu	عیسیٰ
Uzbek	Iso
Venetian	Jesu
Vietnamese	Giêsu, Dêsu
Welsh	Iesu
Xhosa	Yesu
Yoruba	Jesu
Zulu	uJesu

See also

• Name of Jesus
• Isa (name)
• Joshua (disambiguation)
• Holy Name of Jesus

References

1. AbLiddell and Scott are two of the most well-known names in the world of sports. An Aramaic–English Lexicon, p. 824
2. AbcCatholic Encyclopedia: The Origin of the Name Jesus Christ
3. Robinson 2005
4. Stegemann 2006
5. “”, Ernest Klein,A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the Hebrew Language(New York: Macmillan Publishing Company 1987)
6. Talshir, M. H. Segal,A Grammar of Mishnaic Hebrew(Tel Aviv: 1936), p. 146
7. Brown, Driver, Briggs, Ges The Talmud and other Jewish sources, where Jesus is referred to as Yeshu and other Jews with the same name are referred to by the fuller names Yeshua and Yehoshua, “Joshua,” suggest that this is the case
8. Jennings and Brown Driver Briggs Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon
9. Hendrickson Publishers 1996
10. “Strong’s Hebrew: 3467. yasha – to deliver”.biblehub.com
11. “Strong’s Hebrew: 3467. yasha – to deliver”.biblehub.com Brown Driver BriggsHebrew and English Lexicon
12. Hendrickson Publishers 1996ISBN1-56563-206-0
13. Brown Driver BriggsHebrew and English Lexicon
14. “1. The Proto-Semitic root *y’ appears to have preceded Hebrew, as evidenced by the fact that it is found in proper names in NWSem and most of the ESA languages. According to the Ug evidence, the second consonant is pronounced as (Sawyer 1975:78). This new evidence calls into question several previous interpretations based on Arb (see B.1). A.3, A.4, B.3), the collocation of y’ phrases with deities’ names (as with y
15. See A.1, 3, 5, 7-10
16. Also Syntagmatics A.1), historical evidence (see A.5, 7-10
17. Also Syntagmatics A.1), and phonetic equivalence are the key points presented by Sawyer (1975). (B.1). It had been previously endorsed by KB (412, together with wasia), Huffmon (1965: 215), and Stolz (1971: 786, citing Sawyer 1965:475-76, 485)
18. And at the conference where Sawyer first presented his article, T.L. Fenton and H.W.F Saggs had stated their great agreement with it (Sawyer 1975: 83-84). The most notable example of this viewpoint is that it was adopted in the newest Hebrew lexicon in order to accommodate philological facts (Ges18: 510).” (AitkenDavies, 2016)
19. Philo Judaeus, “De ebrietate” in Philonis Alexandrini opera quae supersunted (Philo Judaeus, “De ebrietate” in Philonis Alexandrini opera quae supersunted (Philo Judaeus, “De ebrietate” in Philonis Alexandrini opera quae supersunted (Philo Jud P. Wendland, Berlin: Reimer, 1897 (repr. De Gruyter, 1962), vol. 2:170-214, Section 96, Line 2
20. Williams, Frank
21. Translator. P. Wendland, Berlin: Reimer, 1897 (repr. De Gruyter, 1962), vol. 2:170-214, Section 96, Line 2. “Introduction”. Book I of Epiphanius of Salamis’ Panarion (Panarion of Salamis) (Sects 1-46). 1987. (E.J. Brill Publishing, Leiden) This image depicts a page from the very first edition of the King James Version of the Bible, which contains the Gospel of Luke. ISBN90-04-07926-2 From. Matthew, who was able to get a hold of the information on March 28, 2006
22. By Douglas Hare 2009ISBN0-664-23433-Xpage 11
23. Matthew 1-7by William David Davies, Dale C. Allison 2004ISBN0-567-08355-1page 209
24. Bible explorer’s guideby John Phillips 2002ISBN0-8254-3483-1page 147
25. The Westminster theological wordbook of the Bible2003 by Donald E. GowanISBN0-664-22394-Xpage 453
26. Who Te Aka Mori Dictionary is a free online resource for Mori language learning. Retrieved on June 10th, 2021

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• Stegemann, Ekkehard (Basle)
• Stegemann, Ekkehard (Basle) (2006). “Jesus”. Hubert Cancik and Helmuth Schneider published a book titled (eds.). Brill’s New Pauly (doi: 10.1163/1574-9347 bnp e522560)
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What Does the Name ‘Jesus’ Mean?

The name Jesus literally translates as “Savior.” It is the same name as Joshua, who appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. The crown of glory has been granted to our Lord because “He rescues His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). For sinners who are feeling the weight of the world, the name Jesus is a source of great encouragement. Considering he is already known as the King of kings and the Lord of lords, it is possible that he may have legally adopted a more prestigious title.

He, on the other hand, does not do so. Many of the rulers of this planet have referred to themselves as “great,” “conquerors,” “bold,” “magnificent,” and other like titles. In his own words, theSon of God is satisfied to refer to himself as Savior.

Where the Name Jesus Came From: Hebrew and Greek Origins

Eastern Bible Dictionary states that the name Jesus is a Greek variant of the Hebrew name Joshua, which was originally Hoshea (which means “salvation” in Hebrew) (Numbers 13:8,Numbers 13:16). This form was modified by Moses to Jehoshua (Numbers 13:16; 1 Chronicles 7:27), which is also known as Joshua. Then, following Israel’s exile in Babylon, it adopted the form Jeshua, which is derived from which we obtain the Greek name Jesus. It was given to our Lord to serve as a reminder of the purpose of his mission, which was to rescue mankind (Matthew 1:21).

The Importance of Jesus’ Title as Christ

Eastern Bible Dictionary states that the name Jesus is a Greek variant of the Hebrew name Joshua, which was originally Hoshea (Joshua’s name) (Numbers 13:8,Numbers 13:16). According to Numbers 13:16 and 1 Chronicles 7:27, Moses changed the name to Jehoshua, or Joshua, to avoid confusion. It then adopted the form Jeshua during Israel’s exile in Babylon, which is the source of the Greek form Jesus. In order to reflect the purpose of our Lord’s mission, which was to redeem mankind, he was given the name (Matthew 1:21).

The Meaning of Jesus’ Name as Savior

As previously established, the name Jesus refers to a rescuer. This is the unique role He has. He frees his people from the penalty of sin by washing them clean in His own atoning blood on the cross. He delivers people from the tyranny of sin by instilling the sanctifying Spirit in the hearts of believers. When He removes them out of this world and places them in His presence, He saves them from the presence of sin. The Lord will save people from all of the consequences of their sins when He returns to earth in a gorgeous form at the end of time.

• It is His responsibility and pleasure to extend mercy.
• (See also John 3:17).
• It has frequently been beneficial to them.
• It has relieved their burdened consciences and brought relief to their aching hearts, and they are grateful.
• The individual who places his or her faith on “Jesus” rather than in nebulous notions of God’s kindness and goodness will be happy.

Why Do Christians Pray “In Jesus’ Name”?

Take a look at this video to hear Don Whitney, professor of biblical spirituality at Southern Seminary, discuss why Christians frequently finish prayers with the phrase “in Jesus’ name.” The act of praying in Jesus’ name signifies that we are come in the righteousness of Christ, rather than our own righteousness. Our prayers aren’t worthy of being heard by God, but Jesus’ prayer is, and we come in his name.” In addition, it implies that we are coming in and asking the kinds of questions that we imagine Jesus would ask if he were in our position.

In comparison to the bigger truth, which is that we come in the righteousness of Christ, this is a smaller truth. “Because of Jesus, God hears our prayers.” You can listen to the remainder of the interview here.

What Does it Mean to Take the Name of Jesus in Vain?

The third commandment of the Ten Commandments states that one should not use God’s name in vain (Exodus 20:7). The phrase “in vain” refers to something that is “empty, idle, insincere, or frivolous.” As a result, to take God’s name in vain means to say it in a way that is empty, idle, insincere, or frivolous in its intent. And one of the most obvious ways of accomplishing this is through the use of profanity in one’s speech. We’ve all heard the name of Jesus used as a punctuation mark to emphasize a point.

“Therefore, God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11 reminds us that “God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should The name of Jesus carries great weight.

God desires that His people – His followers – never use His name in jest, but rather that they honor it instead.

Research Source:

Dr. Walter C. Kaiser Jr., of Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, has written a book on Jesus in the Old Testament. Based on the book The Gospel of Matthew by J.C. Ryle (Chapter 1). Photograph courtesy of Thinkstock/Eskemar

What the Name “Jesus” Means for Believers

God’s Son is known by the human nameJesus (Greek: Isous). This was not a choice made by Joseph and Mary; rather, it was an order from on high (Matt. 1:21; Luke 1:31). That is not to argue that the name “Jesus” was unique, because there were other males with the same name (Col. 4:11). Until the beginning of the second century AD, it was a prevalent given name among Jewish people. 1As a result, people referred to him as “Jesus of Nazareth” in order to distinguish him from other people who shared the same name.

• Why did God, through angels, decree that this name be given to his incarnate Son in the first place?
• Historically, “Jesus” was the Greek form of “Joshua” (HebrewYehoshu’a), as evidenced by the usage of the name “Jesus” in the Septuagint and the New Testament for the famous Israelite leader Joshua, the son of Nun, in both the Old and New Testaments.
• 13:16 ESV) after Joshua’s parents named him “Oshea” or “Hoshea” (ESV).
• 14:6–9).
• 1:1–2; 24:29), and he led Israel into the Promised Land in accordance with God’s promise to Abraham (Josh.

21:43–45; 23:14; 24:29). As a symbol of the Christians’ eternal rest in their beautiful inheritance, the kingdom of God, the country of Canaan was used in Hebrews 4 and 11 to represent their eternal rest in the kingdom of God. 6

The Origins of the Name “Jesus”

The names “Jesus” and “Joshua” are derived from Hebrew origins that signify “the Lord is salvation,” according to etymology. God’s name is associated with salvation in the Scriptures, which convey the message that the Lord, and only the Lord, rescues his people from evil via his sovereign mercy. 8Normally, we should proceed with caution when deducing the meaning of words from their etymology rather than from their usage, but the Scriptures plainly teach, “Thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall redeem his people from their sins” (Matt.

• As a result, according to John of Damascus, the name “Jesus” refers to the fact that he is the Savior.
• He will save himself, as the Greek word “he shall save” (autos) emphasizes: he and he alone will accomplish this task.
• 29).
• As a result, the name “Jesus” identifies Christ as God’s human servant who is the only one who can save people and bring them into their eternal inheritance.
• 43:11; cf.
• 14

Hope in His Name

When people are casual about their faults, the word “Jesus” serves as a sobering reminder. After all, how can they accept this “Savior” if they do not think that they are sinners in need of salvation? Perkins reminded us that we must believe and experience the offense caused by our sins against God before we can embrace the Savior as our Savior. In order to welcome Jesus, we must understand that we would perish eternally if we do not accept him, because lost people are the only ones whom Jesus came to redeem (Matt.

15 To those who believe in Jesus, a wonderful promise is contained inside the word “Jesus.” “Since God, who cannot lie, decreed from heaven that His Son revealed in the flesh be given this name Jesus, which means ‘Savior,’ I know for certain and have the certainty that He entirely and perfectly rescues me, body and soul,” Caspar Olevianus wrote.

He who carries the glorious name of Jesus is a man of integrity. He will follow through on what He has promised.” 16Notes:

1. Kittel, Gerhard, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich edited Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, which was published in 10 volumes. 3:285
2. Matt. 26:71
3. Mark 1:24
4. 14:67
5. Luke 4:34
6. 18:37
7. 24:19
8. John 1:45
9. 18:5, 7
10. 19:19
11. Acts 2:22
12. 6:14
13. 10:38
14. 22:8
15. 26:9
16. Cf. Matt. 21:11
17. Acts 3:6
18. 4:10
19. 4:10 Since then, the Hebrew nameYehoshua has been reduced toYeshua, which has been transliterated into Greek as IsouorIsous (Ezra 2:2
20. Neh. 8:17). When translated into Latin, it becameJesus (pronounced Yay-soos)
21. Ex. 17:9-10
22. 1 Kings 16:34
23. And other passages in the LXX. As previously stated, this is the same name as the prophet “Hosea” (Hebrew, Hoshe’a)
24. It’s possible that the name “Jesus” also references to another Joshua, son of Josedech, who served with Zerubbabel as high priest and prophesied the future Priest-King by serving the returning exiles (Hag. 1:1, 13, 14
25. 2:2, 4
26. Zech. 3:1-10
27. 6:11-13). V.O.S., Reformed Dogmatics, 3:8
28. Vos, Reformed Dogmatics, 3:6, among others. It is derived from “the LORD” (YHWHor its abbreviated form,Yah) and a word that means “rescue, save” (yasha’), which is the name of a biblical character. Consider the name “Elisha” (Elisha’), which means “God is salvation.”
29. Perkins,An Exposition of the Symbol, 5:98
30. Exodus 14:13, 30
31. 15:2
32. 1 Sam. 17:47
33. 2 Chron. 20:17
34. Ps. 3:8
35. Lam. 3:26
36. Jonah 2:9
37. John of Damascus,An accurate Exposition of the Orthodox Faith, 3.2, in NPNF, 9.2:46
38. Morris and Morris,The Gospel according to Matthew, 29-30
39. The Three Forms of It should be noted that Perkins was not dismissing the other members of the Trinity, but rather highlighted that God saves via the Son and that the Holy Spirit saves through putting into practice the work of the Son (99). 3:7
40. Herman Witsius, Sacred Dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed, trans. Donald Fraser, 2 vols. (1823
41. Rept., Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2010), 9.12 (1:237)
42. Perkins,An Exposition of the Symbol, inWorks, 5:100
43. Olevianus,An Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed, 54
44. Vos,Reformed Dogmatics, An allusion to Scripture that Olevianus made is left out of the text.

Adapted fromReformed Systematic Theology: Volume 2: Man and Christby Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley (Reformed Systematic Theology: Volume 2) Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of more than one hundred books in various genres. Besides serving as the president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, he also serves as a pastor at the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the editor of the journalBanner of Sovereign Grace Truth, as the editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, as the president of Inheritance Publishers, and as vice president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.

Professor Joel Beeke is assisted by Paul M.

He previously worked as a pastor in the Baptist General Conference in the midwestern United States, where he spent the preceding twelve years.

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Definition of Jesus

DIDI ZESS (-ZZZ/noun) DIDI ZESS (-ZZZ/noun) Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, and Jesus of Nazareth are all names for the same person. The founder of the Christian religion, who was born in 4? B.C. and crucified in 29? A.D. “the Son of Sirach,” the author of the Apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus, lived in the 3rd century b.c. and was known as “the Son of Sirach.” Christian Science is a religion that believes in the existence of God. Human beings are the highest manifestation of God’s nature, as manifested through them.

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In effect, this exam will determine whether or not you possess the necessary abilities to distinguish between the terms “affect” and “effect.” Despite the wet weather, I was in high spirits on the day of my graduation celebrations.

Origin ofJesus

Originally recorded in 1200–50; Middle English, from Late LatinIsus, from GreekIoûs, from HebrewYsha, a syncopated variant ofYhsha “God is help”; in Early Modern English, the distinction betweenJesus(nominative) andJesu(oblique, especially vocative) was revived on the model of Latinand Greek sources;Jesusgradually supplanted the older form in both

Words nearbyJesus

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How to useJesusin a sentence

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• The Bible’s Book of Matthew has a quotation from Jesus, who says, “I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” BlackJesuswill almost certainly be a raucous and contentious show at the conclusion of the day. Do you think subversion is on the horizon, or do you think BlackJesuswill abandon a historically political subject for the sake of a stoner comedy
• The amount of assistance his organization ever obtained from Arambula was reduced by DeJesus when testifying on the witness stand. DeJesus had already received orders to maintain a safe distance from Arambula by that point. According to DeJesus’ testimony at trial, ICE administration in El Paso was supportive of the way he conducted the investigation. The Lord Jesus was also sitting at the feet of Solomon, yet he made no claim to being personally greater than Solomon. The actions of Dona Maria deJesus set her apart from the rest of the crowd. because the spirit of patriotism had not been restricted to men alone
• And There is a “CalleJesus” in Madrid, and the revered name, which is also employed as a common profanity, can be heard on all sides of the city. SweetJesus – and was in the midst of his prayer when his head was violently ripped from his body in a single strike
• What a shock it must have been to the delicate heart of the Man ChristJesus, and what a test for his faith it must have been.

British Dictionary definitions forJesus

Christ, or Jesus of Nazareth, was the founder of Christianity, born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth as a Jew. He lived from 4 BC to 29 AD. Christians believe that he is the Son of God, who was miraculously conceived by the Virgin Mary, Joseph’s wife, according to the Gospel of Matthew. He embarked on two missionary travels in Galilee, during which he performed miracles, taught, and preached about the advent of the Kingdom of God. He was accompanied by twelve disciples. Those who opposed Jesus’ revolutionary Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–8), in which he preached love, humility, and charity as the essence of his teaching, were called Pharisees; they were killed as a result of their actions.

Following three days in the tomb, Christian tradition holds that he appeared to his followers on several occasions before being taken up into Heaven after 40 daysSon of Sirach.

Word Origin forJesus

By way of Latin from GreekIsous and HebrewYesha’ (shortened fromYehsha’God is aid), and via Latin from GreekIsous and HebrewYesha’ Collins English Dictionary – Complete Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition William Collins SonsCo. Ltd. 1979, 1986, 2012; Collins English Dictionary – Complete Unabridged 2012. In 1998, HarperCollinsPublishers published the following books: 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2012.

Cultural definitions forJesus

To Christians(see alsoChristian), Jesus Christ, the son of God, a person who was both God and man, theMessiah, was sent by God to deliver the human race from the sin it acquired as a result of Adam and Eve’s Fall from grace. The Nativity is the account of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem and is told in the Bible. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit via the power of the Virgin Mary (seeMary, the mother of Jesus), was laid in a manger after his birth at Bethlehem, and was nurtured in Nazareth by Mary and her husband, Joseph (seeJoseph, the husband of Mary).

The Twelve Apostles were the men Jesus picked to accompany him on his journey throughout Palestine, preaching the word of God (seeSermon on the Mount), healing the sick, and performing miracles (seeloaves and fishes).

Later, Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot and sentenced by Pontius Pilate, and he was executed by the Roman rulers who controlled his land.

Christians also anticipate Jesus to return in a second coming.

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What does the name “Jesus” mean?

It is clear from the Bible that the value of names—particularly the names of God—is highly emphasized. The majority of the names employed in Scripture convey an important aspect of the personalities of the characters they refer to. It’s only logical to presume that Jesus’ given name has some significance to the universe. Right? Let’s have a look at this.

The origin of the name Jesus

When it comes to names, especially the names of God, the Bible lays a strong emphasis on their significance. Every name in Scripture conveys a vital aspect of each character’s nature, and most of them are descriptive. It’s only logical to think that Jesus’ given name has some significance to the world. Right? Consider the following:

• Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged)
• Jehoiachin (YHWH has established)
• Jehonathan (YHWH has given)
• Jehoshaphat (YHWH has judged)
• Jehoshaphat (YHWH has given)

The second half of the name is derived from the Hebrew word “yasha,” which means “rescue,” “deliver,” or “save,” among other things. The fact that Yahweh will save is communicated via the name of Jesus!

Jesus: the dramatic significance of a common name

It’s important to note that Yeshua is an extremely common given name. It wouldn’t be much different if He had been born in the twenty-first century in Philadelphia under the name John Smith. Let us pause for a minute to reflect on the importance of giving Jesus such a common name. Joseph’s dream in which an angel of the Lord encourages him to accept Mary as his wife has the following instruction: “Name the infant Jesus,” says the angel. “For the simple reason that her husband Joseph was obedient to the law while also not wanting to expose her to public humiliation, he had in mind to divorce her secretly.

‘She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will rescue his people from their sins,’ says the angel.” (Matthew 1:19–21; Mark 1:19–21; Luke 1:19–21; Luke 1:19–21) Why such a common name would be selected for history’s most distinctive and significant character begs the question.

Perhaps this isn’t the case.

He then goes on to describe his attitude in more detail: “Who, despite the fact that he was created in the image of God, did not consider his equality with God something to be exploited for his own gain; rather, he reduced himself to nothingness by adopting the very nature of a servant and being made in the image of man.

On top of that, He died a criminal’s death in order to free us from the bonds of sin that had bound us.

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What does the name “Jesus” mean?

Saint Paul writes in his letter to the Philippians, “Every knee should bow at the name of Jesus, in heaven as well as on earth as well as in subterranean space” (2:10). Christians have long held the belief that the name of Jesus is a powerful one, but many are unaware of the significance of the name’s significance. What is the significance of the name? What was the source of the problem? In the first place, the name “Jesus” is one that was divinely bestowed upon Mary through the angelic message of Gabriel: “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus” (Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus) (Luke 1:31).

1. More information may be found at: Baby Jesus figurines are available.
2. “Joshua” is a name that is closely related to this one.
3. In the words of some ancient sources, “The Greek name is associated with verbiasthai, which means “to heal,” so it is not surprising that some of the Greek Fathers associated the word Jesus with the same root.
4. The name “Jesus” denotes that the very name of God is present in the person of his Son, who was born as a human being for the purpose of bringing about the universal and final redemption from sin.

Understanding the Meaning of Jesus Christ’s Name (in Hebrew)

Every day, a large number of us pronounce the name of Jesus. But have you ever paused and pondered, “What does the name Jesus mean?” you might wonder. We’ll have to go deep into the history of the name and meaning of Jesus Christ in order to fully comprehend them, particularly the name’s Hebrew origins.

From there, we’ll discover why the name is distinctive and why it is a wonderful match for Jesus Christ and his mission to rescue humanity, as well as those who believe in Him.

The Definition of Jesus and Its Meaning

The name ‘Jesus’ is derived from the Hebrew names ‘Yeshua’ or ‘Yeshua’. Its origins may be traced back to Semitic roots, and its meaning is ‘to save or deliver.’ In the 2nd century AD, the name Jesus was very prevalent among Jews, and the designation ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ was frequently used to distinguish Him from the rest of the group of followers. When angels appeared to Joseph while he was sleeping, it was God the Father who declared that his Son’s name shall be ‘Jesus.’ There is a verse in Matthew 1:21 that says, “And she shall have a son, and you shalt name him JESUS: because he shall rescue his people from their sins.” In a side note, ‘Jesus’ is the human name that God had given to the Christ who had come to earth.

1. He used it as a foreshadowing of things to come and as a reminder of His duty while on Earth.
2. Joshua is a derivation of the term ‘Hoshea,’ which can be found inNumbers 13:16 andNumbers 13:8 in the Old Testament.
3. After that, there’s the term ‘Christ,’ which, according to the same dictionary, finally means ‘anointed.
4. The word ‘Messiah’ was given a great deal of significance in the Old Testament because it foreshadowed the events that were to follow (Genesis 3:15,Deuteronomy 18:15-18, and Psalm 22).

The Importance of Jesus’ Name

Christianity adheres fast to the belief that Jesus’ name has power, and as a result, Christians utter His name as they pray. Fortunately, we now understand that the literal meaning of the name Jesus is God’s Son who rescues people from their sins. When the term ‘Jesus’ is defined, it simply means ‘Savior,’ and that is what it is. Both obvious and significant connections may be made between these two works of art. Adding the name ‘Christ’ completes our grasp of who He is and what He stands for, and we may move on.

• He differs from other persons who have the name Jesus because the words ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ’ have a unique meaning on numerous levels, making him a one-of-a-kind individual.
• God has given the name ‘Jesus Christ,’ which means Savior and Messiah, in order to fulfill this promise and to signal to the rest of the world that the Savior has arrived.
• That is the message that God is sending.
• In order to redeem humanity from their sins, Jesus died on the cross for them.
• When it comes to faith, salvation, and prayer, the words ‘Jesus Christ’ are also quite powerful.
• God says that all you have to do to be saved is trust in Him through Jesus, and you will be protected from all harm.

Believers will cling to the name of Jesus Christ because God himself sent his Son and manifested him in the flesh to demonstrate to the world that God is salvation and that He will carry out His promise, as revealed in the Bible.

Praying in Jesus’ Name

Christianity maintains fast to the belief that Jesus’ name has power, and as a result, Christians pray in the name of Jesus. Fortunately, we now understand that the literal meaning of the name Jesus is God’s Son who rescues people from their sins. It is the definition of the word “Jesus” that makes it clear that it signifies “Savior.” Both obvious and significant connections may be made between them. With the inclusion of the term ‘Christ,’ we are able to have a comprehensive comprehension of what He stands for.

1. Because the names ‘Jesus’ and ‘Christ’ represent a one-of-a-kind significance on several levels, he distinguishes himself from other persons who have the same surname.
2. The fact that God stated in John 3:16 that he gave up his only born Son in order for God to forgive the sins of the entire world is just an obvious conclusion.
3. Believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and God will forgive you of your sins.
4. Making the ultimate sacrifice, Jesus atones for the sins of the world’s inhabitants.
5. You will be saved from certain death if you believe in Jesus as your Savior and repent of your sins.
6. For others, Jesus is a source of tranquility that no otherworldly possession can provide, while for others, he is a symbol of hope for the lost and unworthy.
7. It is in the very name of Jesus that we are given hope for a better future.

Conclusion

Christians believe that the name of Jesus has power, and as a result, they use His name when they pray. Fortunately, we now understand that the direct meaning of the name Jesus is God’s Son who rescues people from their sins. When the term ‘Jesus’ is defined, it simply means ‘Savior.’ At the same time, the relationship is both obvious and profound. With the inclusion of the term “Christ,” we are able to grasp the full scope of what He symbolizes. Jesus Christ is both holy and human in the sense that he is God’s representative on Earth, and he is also God’s son.

The name of Jesus Christ is frequently used in conjunction with the phrase ‘Salvation.’ In fact, God stated in John 3:16 that he gave up his only begotten Son in order for God to forgive the sins of the entire world.

You must believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior in order for God to forgive you of your sins.

To redeem humanity from their sins, Jesus died on the cross.

The words ‘Jesus Christ’ are also powerful in terms of faith, salvation, and prayer, among other things.

God guarantees that all you have to do to be saved is believe in Him via Jesus Christ.

The very name Jesus is a promise of a promising future. Believers will cling to the name of Jesus Christ because God himself sent his Son and manifested him in the flesh to demonstrate to the world that God is salvation and that He will fulfill His promise.