Jesus /(jē"zŭs)/
Je·sus
Jesus
prop. n.
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The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation.
Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.
Jesu, do thou my soul receive.
Phrases & Compounds
- The Society of Jesus
- The Roman Catholic order whose members are called Jesuits. See Jesuit.