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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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Showing verses 1–10 of 30 · 31 word occurrences in this result

Acts 2:30
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up christ to sit on his throne;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 2:30 · retained source text

Therefore being a Prophet, and knowing that God had sworne with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loines, according to the flesh, hee would raise vp Christ, to sit on his throne:

1611 marginal notePsal. 132.11.

Acts 2:31
He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 2:31 · retained source text

He seeing this before, spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soule was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

1611 marginal notePsal. 16.11.

Acts 2:36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 2:36 · retained source text

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Iesus, whom ye haue crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 2:38 · retained source text

Then Peter said vnto them, Repent, and be baptized euery one of you in the Name of Iesus Christ, for the remission of sinnes, and ye shal receiue the gift of the holy Ghost.

Acts 3:6
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 3:6 · retained source text

Then Peter said, Siluer and gold haue I none, but such as I haue, giue I thee: In the Name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth, rise vp and walke.

Acts 3:20
And he shall send Jesus christ, which before was preached unto you:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 3:20 · retained source text

And hee shall send Iesus Christ, which before was preached vnto you.

Acts 4:10
Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 4:10 · retained source text

Be it knowen vnto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whome God raised from the dead, euen by him, doeth this man stand here before you, whole.

Acts 4:26
The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 4:26 · retained source text

The Kings of the earth stood vp, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, & against his Christ.

Acts 5:42
And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 5:42 · retained source text

And dayly in the Temple, and in euery house, they ceased not to teach and preach Iesus Christ.

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1 · Direct Scripture definition

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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