Christ

[krahyst]

noun

1. Jesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the eventual coming of a Messiah.

2. the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament (used chiefly in versions of the New Testament).

3. someone regarded as similar to Jesus of Nazareth.

interjection

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

Christ

/ kraɪst /

noun

1. Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah

2. the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies

3. an image or picture of Christ

interjection

1. taboo,  an oath expressing annoyance, surprise, etc

Christ

¹

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

Christ

²

1. 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.”

Other Word Forms

• Christly adjective

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

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

Example Sentences

We naturally side with the brother and the jealous laborers, but in each case Christ asks us: Why does God need to be like you?

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Some veer into hyperbole, as when he describes “The American Revolution” as the most important event in world history after the birth of Christ.

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The painting, depicting five miracles of Christ, reportedly survived religious purges by being hidden at the almshouse for hundreds of years, Sotheby's said.

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“Yeah. That was a real likable quote. Jesus Christ,” the “Dune” actor said in the recent GQ interview.

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Stause revealed to Bustle in a story published Friday that she is quitting the popular show, telling the outlet that not even “Jesus Christ himself” or the show’s producing team could persuade her to return.

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