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Christ (krīst)

noun

the Messiah whose appearance is prophesied in the Old Testament

Etymology: ME & OE Crist < LL(Ec) Christus < Gr christos, the anointed (in N.T., Messiah) < chriein, to anoint < IE base *ghrēi-, to spread over, smear > grime

Christ2 definition

Christ (krīst)

Jesus of Nazareth, regarded by Christians as the realization of the Messianic prophecy: originally a title (Jesus the Christ), later used as part of the name (Jesus Christ): see Jesus

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Christ Synonyms

Christ

n.

Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, the Savior, the Anointed, the Redeemer, Messiah, Messias, Immanuel, the Intercessor, the Judge, the Word, the Son, the Son of Man, the Son of God, God the Son, the Son of David, the Son of Mary, the Risen, the King of Glory, the Prince of Peace, the Good Shepherd, the King of the Jews, the Lamb of God, the Only Begotten, King of Kings, Alpha and Omega, Lord of Lords, Christ Our Lord, the Way, the Truth, the Life, the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Lord of our Righteousness, the Sun of Righteousness, the Incarnate Word, the Word made Flesh; see also God 3.


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Christ Usage Examples

Possessives

  • sake: For christ's sake, you PAID to be here!

Converse of object

  • thank: Thank christ there's no such arrangement with the Ryman league, can you imagine Steven Cook refereeing?

Adjective modifier

  • anti: The bible does say that the anti christ will be considered a peaceful man who will bring peace to the middle east.

Modifies a noun

  • sake: He's only four foot tall for christ sake!

Noun used with modifier

  • jesus: You can't give birth to jesus christ every time out, can you?
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Christ quotes

Quhen Alysaunder oure kyng wes dede, That Scotland led in lauche and le, Away wes sons of alle and brede, Off wyne and wax, of gamyn and gle; Oure gold wes changyd in to lede. Cryst, borne in to virgynyte, Succour Scotland, and remede, That stad is in perplexyte.

-Anonymous

A good rider may often be thrown from his horse, And climb on once again to face forward his course, Which is how I went forward myself on my way, And come,Christ, and give me my true judgment day.

-Anonymous

Westron winde, when wilt thou blow, The smalle raine downe can raine? Christ if my love were in my armes, And I in my bed againe.

-Anonymous

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