INRI
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Abbreviation — The four letters shown on the board above Christ's head in depictions of the crucifixion, standing for the Latin inscription meaning 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'.
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INRI inscription
the letters INRI
INRI above the cross
Religious and art-historical contexts; almost always printed in capitals.
Etymology
An initialism of the Latin Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'.
Full origin of INRI →Frequently asked questions
What does INRI stand for?
It stands for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, Latin for 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews'. Latin used I where later Latin and English use J, which is why there is no J in the initialism.
Why is INRI written on the cross?
The Gospels record that Pilate had a notice of the charge fixed above the cross, written in Hebrew, Latin and Greek. Christian art has represented that notice with the Latin initials ever since, usually painted on a small board or scroll.
