Jesus Christ

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 See also 1.3 Interjection 1.3.1 Usage notes

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[edit] Etymology

From Christ; a respelling of Middle English Crist < Old English Crīst < Latin Christus < Ancient Greek χριστός (khristos), “‘anointed’”).

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Singular Jesus Christ

Plural -

Jesus Christ

1. A name for Jesus of Nazareth, a Jewish man whom Christians believe to be the Messiah, or Christ.

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Christ is not a name, but a title meaning “anointed (as the Messiah)”.

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• Yeshua
• Christ
• Messiah

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Jesus Christ

1. An expletive or oath, whose use is considered blasphemous by most Christians. Usually an expression of surprise, shock, etc.

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• Some variations of this usage include Jiminy Cricket or other variations that begin with the letters J C. These are often considered acceptable substitutions for people who are trying not to swear, but have already started the first consonant sound. See Tom Sawyer, by Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), for more examples.