Jesus

Pronunciation

• enPR: jē'zəs
• IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒiːzəs/
• SAMPA: /"dZi:z@s/

Proper noun

Proper noun Jesus

Jesus on the cross

1. Jesus of Nazareth was a religious prophet and leader in Palestine who lived from around 4 BC to AD 30, when he was crucified.

   Jesus was crucified by Pontius Pilate, under pressure from some Jewish leaders.

2. Jesus (IPA ^(key): /he'sus/) 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