jesus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
    Christ; the Nazarene; Jesus of Nazareth; Good Shepherd; Saviour; Redeemer; Savior; Deliverer; Jesus Christ.

WordNet

Je"sus noun
Etymology
L. Jesus, Gr. , from Heb. Yésha'; Yah Jehovah + hsha' to help.
Definitions
  1. The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation. Luke i. 31.
    Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins. Matt. i. 21.
    ✍The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.
    Jesu, do thou my soul receive. Keble.

Webster 1913