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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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Colossians 1:7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of christ;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 1:7 · retained source text

As yee also learned of Epaphras our deare felow seruant, who is for you a faithfull Minister of Christ:

Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 1:24 · retained source text

Who now reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fill vp that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake, which is the Church,

Colossians 1:27
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is christ in you, the hope of glory:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Colossians 1:27 · retained source text

To whom God would make knowen what is the riches of the glory of this mysterie among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

1611 marginal noteOr, amongst you.

Colossians 2:2
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of christ;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 2:2 · retained source text

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in loue, and vnto all riches of the full assurance of vnderstanding, to the acknowledgement of the mysterie of God, and of the Father, and of Christ,

Colossians 2:5
For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 2:5 · retained source text

For though I bee absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, ioying and beholding your order, and the stedfastnesse of your faith in Christ.

Colossians 2:6
As ye have therefore received christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 2:6 · retained source text

As yee haue therefore receiued Christ Iesus the Lord, so walke yee in him:

Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Colossians 2:8 · retained source text

Beware lest any man spoile you through Philosophie and vaine deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

1611 marginal noteOr, elements.

Colossians 2:11
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of christ:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 2:11 · retained source text

In whom also ye are circumcised with the Circumcision made without handes, in putting off the body of the sinnes of the flesh, by the Circumcision of Christ:

Colossians 2:17
Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Colossians 2:17 · retained source text

Which are a shadow of things to come, but the body is of 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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