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Christ

[ krahyst ]

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noun

Jesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the eventual coming of a Messiah.
the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament (used chiefly in versions of the New Testament).
someone regarded as similar to Jesus of Nazareth.

interjection

Sometimes Offensive. (used as an oath or strong expression of disbelief, dismay, awe, disappointment, pain, etc.)

Christ

/ kraɪst /

noun

Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah
the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies
an image or picture of Christ

interjection

taboo.
an oath expressing annoyance, surprise, etc

Christ

A title by which Christians (see also Christian ) refer to Jesus . The word is a Greek translation of the Hebrew messiah , meaning “the anointed one.”

Christ

A title for Jesus meaning “ Messiah ” or “anointed one.”

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Derived Forms

ˈChristly, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christ¹

Learned respelling of Middle English, Old English Crīst < Latin Chrīstus < Greek chrīstos anointed, translation of Hebrew māshīaḥ anointed, Messiah

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christ¹

Old English Crīst, from Latin Chrīstus, from Greek khristos anointed one (from khriein to anoint), translating Hebrew māshīah Messiah

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Example Sentences

“I swear to you, I have no reason to lie to you. Lord Jesus Christ,” she is heard sobbing in the phone.

From Los Angeles Times

From the hostel terrace, we can see the Basilica of St. John Lateran, its imposing statues of Christ, John the Baptist, and John the Evangelist rising above the rooftops.

From Salon

It has stood since 1899 in a pocket park between the city’s Central Library and Christ Church Cathedral.

From Los Angeles Times

And in times like these, solace is sorely needed for members of the Church of Christ in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

In a video posted after the killings, he told the camera: "I am the chosen one; chosen by Clementine. I am guided as Christians are guided by Jesus Christ."

From BBC

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