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Christ

Meaning of “Christ”

The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesCawdrey 1604Webster 1828
555 occurrences522 verses26 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Matthew 1:1

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2 Timothy 1:1
PAUL, an apostle of Jesus christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in christ Jesus,
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Iesus,

2 Timothy 1:2
To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and christ Jesus our Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:2 · retained source text

To Timothie my dearely beloued sonne: grace, mercie, and peace from God the Father, and Christ Iesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in christ Jesus before the world began,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:9 · retained source text

Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,

2 Timothy 1:10
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:10 · retained source text

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Sauiour Iesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortalitie to light, through the Gospel:

2 Timothy 1:13
Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in christ Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 1:13 · retained source text

Holde fast the fourme of sound words, which thou hast heard of mee, in faith and loue, which is in Christ Iesus.

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember that Jesus christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:8 · retained source text

Remember that Iesus Christ of the seede of Dauid, was raised from the dead, according to my Gospel:

2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in christ Jesus with eternal glory.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:10 · retained source text

Therefore I indure all things for the elects sakes, that they may also obtaine the saluation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glory.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of christ depart from iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:19 · retained source text

Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.

1611 marginal noteOr, steady.

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John 1:41

He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

THE ANOINTED; an appellation given to the Savior of the world, and synonymous with the Hebrew MESSIAH.

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