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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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James 1:1
JAMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · James 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Iames a seruant of God, and of the Lord Iesus Christ, to the twelue Tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

James 2:1
MY brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 2:1 · retained source text

¶ My brethren, haue not the faith of our Lord Iesus Christ the Lord of glorie, with respect of persons.

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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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