noun

Jesus

JEE-zuhs

noun

The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the son of God and the Messiah.

"The painting depicts Jesus surrounded by his disciples."

intj

An exclamation of shock, frustration, or surprise.

""Jesus, that scared me!" she gasped as the door slammed."

How to Use Jesus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of the founder of Christianity; also used, often irreverently, as a mild swear word.

When to use it

The exclamatory use is considered profane or offensive to many, especially in religious or formal settings.

Jesused past tense, Jesuses plural, Jesusses plural, Jesi plural, Jesii plural, Jesuses singular

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Jesus” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Can you complete this real example?

The painting depicts _____ surrounded by his disciples.

From the Greek rendering of the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning roughly "the Lord saves" — the same underlying name as Joshua.