See Also: Jesus(dictionary)
Jesus(encyclopedia)
Jesus 1, noun(dictionary)
Jesus 2, interjection(dictionary)
Society of Jesus, the(dictionary)
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas(tourism)
Vungtau - Statue of Jesus(tourism)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the(dictionary)
Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad de Parana and Jesus de Tavarangue(tourism)

Jesus (iou)



Jesus noun & interjection. (now chiefly voc.). ME.

A. noun.
(The name of) the central figure of the Christian faith, a Jewish preacher (c 5 BC-c AD 30) regarded by his followers as the Son of God and God incarnate. More fully Jesus Christ (see CHRIST noun 2). ME.
CREEPING Jesus. find Jesus: see FIND verb. Jesus wept! interjection expr. strong exasperation. Society of Jesus the Jesuit order. sweet Jesus: see SWEET adjective & adverb.
A figure or representation of Jesus. L15.
Comb.: Jesus freak a (usu. young) person combining a lifestyle like that of a hippy with fervent evangelical Christianity; Jesus PSALTER.
b. interjection. Expr. surprise, dismay, disbelief, relief, etc. Also Jesus Christ. L16.
P. Bowles 'Jesus!' he cried. 'I'm glad to be here!'