Meaning of “Jesus”

1. Jesus — (1.) Joshua, the son of Nun (Acts 7:45; Heb. 4:8; R.V., "Joshua"). (2.) A Jewish Christian surnamed Justus (Col. 4:11). Je'sus, the proper, as Christ is the official, name of our Lord. To distinguish him from others so called, he is spoken of as "Jesus of Nazareth" (John 18:7), and "Jesus the son of Joseph" (John 6:42). This is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua, which was originally Hoshea (Num. 13:8, 16), but changed by Moses into Jehoshua (Num. 13:16; 1 Chr. 7:27), or Joshua. After the Exile it assumed the form Jeshua, whence the Greek form Jesus. It was given to our Lord to denote the object of his mission, to save (Matt. 1:21). The life of Jesus on earth may be divided into two great periods, (1) that of his private life, till he was about thirty years of age; and (2) that of his public life, which lasted about three years. In the "fulness of time" he was born at Bethlehem, in the reign of the emperor Augustus, of Mary, who was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter (Matt. 1:1; Luke 3:23; comp. John 7:42). His birth was announced to the shepherds (Luke 2:8-20). Wise men from the east came to Bethlehem to see him who was born "King of the Jews," bringing gifts with them (Matt. 2:1-12). Herod's cruel jealousy led to Joseph's flight into Egypt with Mary and the infant Jesus, where they tarried till the death of this king (Matt. 2:13-23), when they returned and settled in Nazareth, in Lower Galilee (2:23; comp. Luke 4:16; John 1:46, etc.). At the age of twelve years he went up to Jerusalem to the Passover with his parents. There, in the temple, "in the midst of the doctors," all that heard him were "astonished at his understanding and answers" (Luke 2:41, etc.). Eighteen years pass, of which we have no record beyond this, that he returned to Nazareth and "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man" (Luke 2:52). He entered on his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age. It is generally reckoned to have extended to about three years. "Each of these years had peculiar features of its own. (1.) The first year may be called the year of obscurity, both because the records of it which we possess are very scanty, and because he seems during it to have been only slowly emerging into public notice. It was spent for the most part in Judea. (2.) The second year was the year of public favour, during which the country had become thoroughly aware of him; his activity was incessant, and his frame rang through the length and breadth of the land. It was almost wholly passed in Galilee. (3.) The third was the year of opposition, when the public favour ebbed away. His enemies multiplied and assailed him with more and more pertinacity, and at last he fell a victim to their hatred. The first six months of this final year were passed in Galilee, and the last six in other parts of the land.", Stalker's Life of Jesus Christ, p. 45. The only reliable sources of information regarding the life of Christ on earth are the Gospels, which present in historical detail the words and the work of Christ in so many different aspects. (See CHIRST »T0000818.)

2. Bar-jesus — son of Joshua, the patronymic of Elymas the sorcerer (Acts 13:6), who met Paul and Barnabas at Paphos. Elymas is a word of Arabic origin meaning "wise."

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1. Matthew Chapter 1 Verse 1 — The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2. Matthew Chapter 1 Verse 16 — And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

3. Matthew Chapter 1 Verse 18 — Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

4. Matthew Chapter 1 Verse 21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

5. Matthew Chapter 1 Verse 25 — And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

6. Matthew Chapter 2 Verse 1 — Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

7. Matthew Chapter 3 Verse 13 — Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

8. Matthew Chapter 3 Verse 15 — And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

9. Matthew Chapter 3 Verse 16 — And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

10. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 1 — Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

11. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 7 — Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

12. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 10 — Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

13. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 12 — Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

14. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 17 — From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

15. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 18 — And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

16. Matthew Chapter 4 Verse 23 — And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

17. Matthew Chapter 7 Verse 28 — And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

18. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 3 — And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

19. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 4 — And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

20. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 5 — And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

21. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 7 — And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

22. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 10 — When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

23. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 13 — And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

24. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 14 — And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

25. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 18 — Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

26. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 20 — And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

27. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 22 — But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

28. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 29 — And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

29. Matthew Chapter 8 Verse 34 — And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

30. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 2 — And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

31. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 4 — And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

32. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 9 — And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

33. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 10 — And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

34. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 12 — But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

35. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 15 — And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

36. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 19 — And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

37. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 22 — But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

38. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 23 — And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

39. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 27 — And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us.

40. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 28 — And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

41. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 30 — And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

42. Matthew Chapter 9 Verse 35 — And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

43. Matthew Chapter 10 Verse 5 — These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

44. Matthew Chapter 11 Verse 1 — And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

45. Matthew Chapter 11 Verse 4 — Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

46. Matthew Chapter 11 Verse 7 — And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

47. Matthew Chapter 11 Verse 25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

48. Matthew Chapter 12 Verse 1 — At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.

49. Matthew Chapter 12 Verse 15 — But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

50. Matthew Chapter 12 Verse 25 — And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

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