Definition for "Christ"

Etymology

Old English crist, from Latin Christus, from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Khristos), proper noun use of χριστός (khristos, “anointed”), in translation of Hebrew משיח (māshīaχ, “anointed”) (see messiah).
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Christ - (Exclamation)

phonetic : /krīst/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/!Christ.mp3
1. An oath used to express irritation, dismay, or surprise
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Christ - (Noun)

phonetic : /krīst/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/!Christ.mp3
1. The title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth (see Jesus)
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Christ (?), n. [L. Christus, Gr. ., fr. . anointed, fr. chri`ein to anoint. See ****.] The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew ****.

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art A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.
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Christ - (Proper noun)

Judaism The anointed one or messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy.
  • For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (Matthew 24:24, King James Version)
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Christianity A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy; often treated as a personal name.
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Christ - (Interjection)

An expletive, whose use is considered blasphemous by most Christians.
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Christ - (General)

1. (christ) Jesus: a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
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2. (christ) messiah: any expected deliverer
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3. (Christ.) Christopher Horne (fl. c. 2000), known on-stage as Christ., is a Scottish musician. He disclaims any religious meaning in the stage name; he describes it as short for his full name, and the full stop or period as indicating that status as an abbreviation.
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4. Christ is the English term for the Greek Χριστός (Khristós) meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew (''), usually transliterated into English as Messiah''.
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5. (The Christ (A Song for Joseph)) Billy Dean is an American country music artist. His discography comprises eight studio albums, five compilation albums, twenty-eight singles, and three guest singles. ...
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6. (Christ) A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ; An expletive, whose use is considered blasphemous by most Christians; The anointed one or messiah predicted in Jewish prophecy; A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy; often treated as ...
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7. (Christ) n.: A man who was born at least 5,000 years ahead of his time.
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8. (Christ) The word is often misunderstood to be the surname of Jesus due to the numerous mentions of Jesus Christ in the Christian Bible. The word is in fact a title, hence its common reciprocal use Christ Jesus, meaning The Anointed One, Jesus. ...
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9. (Christ) another name for the awesomeness that is Chris Wolstenholme.
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10. (Christ) (From the Greek Christos "anointed.") Messiah (Hebrew, Aramaic "anointed"); "Christed one," one fully endued and infilled—anointed—by the light (the Son) of God. The Word, the Logos, the second person of the Trinity.
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11. (Christ (Seth)) He is represented by a star of the north since it is one of the many in the north, that is, means that it is one of many false prophets which come to the world to try to confuse mankind, but like his predecessors, it will be defeated by the light of Truth, which has also been ...
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12. (Christ) (Greek) Pure, perfect, ideal, or anointed. The only begotten Son of God, the creator or essence of all that can be known.
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13. (Christ) A backslide in which the heel of the non-grinding skate is resting on front of the sliding skate.
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14. (Christ) A term used to designate the head of the Spiritual Hierarchy; the World Teacher; the Master of all the Masters. The office presently held by the Lord Maitreya.
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15. (Christ) Another great article and very educational piece. Loved the pictures. I really enjoyed reading your article. Thanks
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16. (Christ) Each and every Being has the Christ in him or her because the Christ is the Highest Self, the Son of God whom God created like Himself. The Christ in us is the home of the Holy Spirit and that home is in the Mind of God. ...
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17. (Christ) From a Greek word meaning to rub down an athlete with lineament. It refers to a Hebrew word (Messiah in English) that means "an anointed one," e.g. a king of Israel or a prophet. Jesus' real name was Yeshua of Nazareth.
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18. (Christ) His full name and title is the Lord Jesus Christ. The word “Christ” emphasizes that He is the anointed or specially chosen One of God. He is anointed, or specially chosen, to bring salvation to mankind by His death on the cross. ...
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19. (Christ) Standing on either tank or seat while assuming the pose of jesus christ.
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20. (Christ) The Anointed; the Messiah; the deliverer of Israel whose coming was foretold by the Hebrew prophets
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21. (Christ) The second person of the Trinity, Who is present in the Eucharist.
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22. (Christ) To dream of beholding Christ, the young child, worshiped by the wise men, denotes many peaceful days, full of wealth and knowledge, abundant with joy, and content. ...
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23. (Christ) When the image of Christ occurs, it should at all events be taken as a serious signal.  It indicates that man cannot come to terms with the idea that his life is purely a meaningless coincidence.
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24. (Christ) in any case, is not a last name, but rather a title meaning anointed, similar to Messiah.
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25. (Christ) means "anointed one" in Greek. The synonymous word in Hebrew is "Messiah". This is a title of Jesus, meaning the promised Righteous King and Son of God, who gains His throne by offering Himself up as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of His bride, the church. ...
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Synonyms

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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /kraɪst/
  • -aɪst
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