Jesus

Pronunciation

• enPR: jē'zəs
• IPA: /ˈdʒiːzəs/
• SAMPA: /"dZi:z@s/

Proper noun

Proper noun Jesus

Jesus on the cross

1. In the Christian religions, Jesus is the person that God sent to save all humans who was born about 4 BCE. Most Christians think Jesus was God in human form.

   Accept Jesus into your heart, for he is the son of God.

2. In Islam, Jesus was a messenger from God.
3. Jesus (IPA: /heːzus/) is a boy's name, especially in Spanish-speaking counties.

Related words

• Jesus Christ
• Jesus freak
• Jesus of Nazareth

Interjection

Interjection Jesus!

1. You use Jesus when you are surprised or not happy about something. Some people do not like to use this phrase.

   Jesus, that's heavy.

   Jesus Christ! Can't you do anything right?

Synonyms

• Christ
• God