Meaning of "Christ" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHRIST

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

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CHRIST

Christ  [kraɪst]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHRIST

Christ can act as a noun and an exclamation.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES CHRIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Christ

Christ is a translation of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ and the Syriac ܡܫܝܚܐ, the Messiah, and is used as a title for Jesus in the New Testament. In common usage, "Christ" is generally treated as synonymous with Jesus of Nazareth. The followers of Jesus became known as Christians because they believed Jesus to be the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, for example in the Confession of Peter. Jesus came to be called "Jesus Christ", meaning "Jesus the Christós" after his death and believed resurrection. Before, Jesus was usually referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth" or "Jesus son of Joseph". In the epistles of Paul the Apostle, the earliest texts of the New Testament, Paul most often referred to Jesus as "Christ Jesus", or "Christ". Christ was originally a title, yet later became part of the name "Jesus Christ", though it is still also used as a title, in the reciprocal use Christ Jesus, meaning "The Messiah Jesus". Jesus was not, and is not, accepted by most Jews as their Messiah.

Definition of Christ in the English dictionary

The first definition of Christ in the dictionary is Jesus of Nazareth, regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah. Other definition of Christ is the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies. Christ is also an image or picture of Christ.

SYNONYMS OF «CHRIST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «Christ» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of Christ

Jesus Christ · Our Lord · the Galilean

TRANSLATION OF CHRIST

Find out the translation of Christ to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Christ from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Christ» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 耶稣基督
• Translator English - Spanish: Cristo
• English: Christ
• Translator English - Hindi: मसीह
• Translator English - Arabic: الـمَسِيح
• Translator English - Russian: Христос
• Translator English - Portuguese: Cristo
• Translator English - Bengali: খ্রীষ্ট
• Translator English - French: Christ
• Translator English - Malay: Kristus
• Translator English - German: Christus
• Translator English - Japanese: キリスト
• Translator English - Korean: 그리스도
• Translator English - Javanese: Kristus
• Translator English - Vietnamese: Chúa Giê-su
• Translator English - Tamil: கிறிஸ்து
• Translator English - Marathi: ख्रिस्त
• Translator English - Turkish: İsa
• Translator English - Italian: Cristo
• Translator English - Polish: Chrystus
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Христос
• Translator English - Romanian: Hristos
• Translator English - Greek: Χριστός
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Christus
• Translator English - Swedish: Kristus
• Translator English - Norwegian: Kristus

10 QUOTES WITH «CHRIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Christ.

1

Ian Anderson

If Jesus Christ came back today, He and I would get into our brown corduroys and go to the nearest jean store and overturn the racks of blue denim.

2

Fra Angelico

He who wishes to paint Christ's story must live with Christ.

3

Bruce Barton

Christ would be a national advertiser today, I am sure, as He was a great advertiser in His own day. He thought of His life as business.

4

Tony Benn

The Marxist analysis has got nothing to do with what happened in Stalin's Russia: it's like blaming Jesus Christ for the Inquisition in Spain.

5

Jakob Bohme

Christ hath instituted Baptism as a bath, to wash away the anger, and hath put into us the Noble Stone, viz. the water of eternal life, for an earnest-penny, so that instantly in our childhood we might be able to escape the wrath.

6

James Brown

Like Christ said, love thee one another. I learned to do that, and I learned to respect and be appreciative and thankful for what I had.

7

Anthony Burgess

If you believe in an unseen Christ, you will believe in the unseen Christlike potential of others.

8

Bernard of Clairvaux

I was made a sinner by deriving my being from Adam; I am made just by being washed in the blood of Christ and not by Christ's 'words and example.'

9

Shay Carl

Being raised as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Mormons, I became an Eagle scout, and after graduating high school, I went on a full-time church mission to the West Indies for 2 years.

10

Jim Caviezel

The point I'm trying to make is that you go to church on Sunday. But the real Christ is out there in your life every day, whether it be the guy you help on the street, how you live your life, and your countenance that makes people want to be you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHRIST»

Discover the use of Christ in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Christ and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Last Temptation of Christ

Novel which portrays Christ as a sensitive human being who is torn between his own passionates desires and his triumphant destiny on the cross

Nikos Kazantzakis, 1998

Life of Christ

For those seeking to better understand the message of Jesus Christ, this vivid retelling of the greatest story ever lived is a must read.

Fulton J. Sheen, 2008

Abiding in Christ

Using Jesus' words in John 15, "I am the vine; you are the branches," Andrew Murray explores how the believer abides in Christ.

Andrew Murray, 2003

Case for Christ: A Journalists Personal Investigation of the ...

There's little question that he actually lived. But miracles? Rising from the dead? Some of the stories you hear about him sound like just that - stories.

Lee Strobel, 2010

The Imitation of Christ

This classic, second only to the Bible for religious instruction and inspiration, has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries.

Aloysius Croft, Harold Bolton, 2003

Jesus Christ Superstar

Though the Rock Opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" has become a religious and musical phenomenon, beloved around the world among Christians and non-believers alike, no one has ever delved into the lyrics with the practiced eye of a professional ...

Robert Price, 2011

Steps to Christ

This devotional favorite points the way to Jesus as the one who meets the needs of the soul.

Ellen G. White, 2001

Christ, the Sacrament of the Encounter with God

A reprinting of Schillebeecks classic work. A standard in understanding the relationship between Christ, Sacrament and the Church. A positive and constructive ecclesial theology.

Edward Schillebeeckx, 1963

Christianity Before Christ

All features and components of what is now known as Christianity were present ni mythologies that flourished before Jesus is alleged to have lived, and this book shows how those myths evolved into today's religion.

John G. Jackson, 1985

Christ and Culture Revisited

More than theory, however, this work is designed to help Christians untangle current messy debates on living in the world.

D. A. Carson, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHRIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Christ is used in the context of the following news items.

Ambassadors for Christ

Being an ambassador for Christ is something I take seriously. Following the teachings of Christ Jesus and living his example in word and deed ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»

Christ Hospital to build Liberty Twp. medical center with ER

The Christ Hospital Health Network on Tuesday, July 7, confirmed plans to build a medical center in Liberty Twp. Plans are to build and open ... «Hamilton Journal News, Jul 15»

From a rude Christ to the 'distracting' Gateshead Angel - other art …

The exhibition featured a statue of Jesus Christ with an erection. It was part of the venue's September 2007-January 2008 exhibition Gone, Yet ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar at Leeds Grand Theatre

It's a huge, challenging vocal part — but Tim Rogers' rock vocals delivered, expertly capturing Judas' despair as he betrays Christ and battles ... «Huddersfield Examiner, Jul 15»

'A witness of God's mercy and of faith in Jesus Christ' Pope Francis …

"We Christians identify Christ with the sun, and the moon with the Church, the community of the faithful. No one, save Jesus Christ, possesses ... «Catholic Online, Jul 15»

Video: Breathtaking Look at Workers in Rio Maintaining Christ the …

Just on its own, Christ the Redeemer is incredible. In an increasingly secular world, the symbol of Brazil to the world is the image of Christ, ... «Aleteia EN, Jul 15»

Flea market at Christ the King Church on Saturday

Christ the King Church at 1104 Fourth St. NE will have a flea market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event also will include a prayer clinic. «Massillon Independent, Jul 15»

Methodist Official Dismissive of Christ's Teachings on …

Protesters for greater inclusivity in The United Methodist Church stand in silent vigil just outside the bar of the denomination's 2012 General ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»

Shining for Christ during World Cup

As the U.S. women's soccer team continues to celebrate its World Cup title, one of the team's star players continues to shine her light for Christ. «OneNewsNow, Jul 15»

Seventh-day Adventist can only deny the full body of Christ for so long

It's offensive to deny women ordination as it questions their connection with Christ. It's offensive to the women who humbly serve the church and ... «Religion News Service, Jul 15»