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Jesus
- The Hebrew roots of the name Jesus translates into savior. "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins," (Matthew 1:21).
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Christ, the son of the living God
- Jesus is known as the son of God, and this title is explicit in the Bible. "Simon Peter answered and said, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,'" (Matthew 16:16).
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The Messiah
- The Messiah is the long-awaited savior mentioned in the Old Testament. "He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ)," (John 1:41).
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The Redeemer
- Jesus redeemed humankind from sin. "For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth," (Job 19:25).
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Savior
- Jesus as the savior is also mentioned in the Bible. "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord," (Luke 2:11).
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Immanuel
- This is one of the names Jesus was known as. The meaning of the name Immanuel is actually explained in a Bible verse. "'Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,' which is translated, 'God with us,'" (Matthew 1:23).
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The good shepherd
- Jesus gave his life for us, just like a shepherd would for his herd. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep," (John 10:11).
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The prophet
- Jesus prophesized about many things, including being betrayed by one of his disciples, as well as his death. "So the multitudes said, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee,'" (Matthew 21:11).
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The Alpha and the Omega
- Jesus declares himself as the only way—the beginning and end of everything. "'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,'” says the Lord, "'who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty,'" (Revelation 1:8).
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The image of the invisible God
- Jesus was God. He was His image on Earth. "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation," (Colossians 1:14–15).
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The door of the sheep
- Jesus is the door believers can go through to reach God and eternal salvation. Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep," (John 10:7).
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The bread of life
- Jesus can fill every void in one's life. "And Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst,'" (John 6:35).
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Author of eternal salvation
- Eternal salvation can only be achieved through Jesus, according to the Bible. "And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him," (Hebrews 5:9).
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I Am
- Jesus is always present. "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM,'" (John 8:58).
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The Rock
- Jesus is a strong rock one can lean on and trust. "And all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ," (1 Corinthians 10:4).
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Beloved Son
- God instructed us to listen to his son. "And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 'This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!'" (Luke 9:35).
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Rabbi
- Rabbi means teacher/master; a suitable title for Jesus. "Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, 'Rabbi, is it I?' He said to him, 'You have said it,' (Matthew 26:25).
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Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
- Isaiah 9:6 mentions a number of powerful names associated with Jesus. "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
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The author and finisher of our faith
- Like other parts of the Bible mention, Jesus is the way to God. "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God," (Hebrews 12:2).
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High Priest
- The High Priest was the head of the Israelite priesthood, so this is quite an important title to associate with Jesus. "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession," (Hebrews 4:14).
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Mediator
- Jesus is the mediator between humankind and God. "For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5).
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Advocate
- Those who have sinned can count on Jesus as an advocate. "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous," (1 John 2:1).
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Lamb of God
- Like a lamb, Jesus was sacrificed to save us. "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' (John 1:29).
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The chief cornerstone
- Jesus is the foundation. "Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, 'The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,'" (1 Peter 2:7).
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The true vine
- Believers are like the branches of a vine and Jesus is the vine. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser," (John 15:1).
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The way, the truth, and the life
- Jesus is the only path to God, and this is explicit in the Bible. "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me,'" (John 14:6).
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The light of the world
- Jesus is light and life, and he wanted people to walk in the light with him. "Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life,'" (John 8:12).
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Head of the church
- Head of the church is quite a title, but indeed one that has been used to describe Jesus. "For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body," (Ephesians 5:23).
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The Word of God
- Jesus is called the Word of God in Revelation 19:13: "He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God."
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The resurrection
- "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live,'" (John 11:25). Sources: (Bible Gateway) (Equation of Hope) See also: Jesus wasn't the only one who returned from the dead
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Jesus
- The Hebrew roots of the name Jesus translates into savior. "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins," (Matthew 1:21).
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Christ, the son of the living God
- Jesus is known as the son of God, and this title is explicit in the Bible. "Simon Peter answered and said, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,'" (Matthew 16:16).
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2 / 31 Fotos
The Messiah
- The Messiah is the long-awaited savior mentioned in the Old Testament. "He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ)," (John 1:41).
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The Redeemer
- Jesus redeemed humankind from sin. "For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth," (Job 19:25).
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Savior
- Jesus as the savior is also mentioned in the Bible. "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord," (Luke 2:11).
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Immanuel
- This is one of the names Jesus was known as. The meaning of the name Immanuel is actually explained in a Bible verse. "'Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,' which is translated, 'God with us,'" (Matthew 1:23).
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The good shepherd
- Jesus gave his life for us, just like a shepherd would for his herd. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep," (John 10:11).
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The prophet
- Jesus prophesized about many things, including being betrayed by one of his disciples, as well as his death. "So the multitudes said, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee,'" (Matthew 21:11).
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The Alpha and the Omega
- Jesus declares himself as the only way—the beginning and end of everything. "'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,'” says the Lord, "'who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty,'" (Revelation 1:8).
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The image of the invisible God
- Jesus was God. He was His image on Earth. "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation," (Colossians 1:14–15).
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The door of the sheep
- Jesus is the door believers can go through to reach God and eternal salvation. Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep," (John 10:7).
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The bread of life
- Jesus can fill every void in one's life. "And Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst,'" (John 6:35).
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Author of eternal salvation
- Eternal salvation can only be achieved through Jesus, according to the Bible. "And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him," (Hebrews 5:9).
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I Am
- Jesus is always present. "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM,'" (John 8:58).
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The Rock
- Jesus is a strong rock one can lean on and trust. "And all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ," (1 Corinthians 10:4).
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Beloved Son
- God instructed us to listen to his son. "And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 'This is My beloved Son. Hear Him!'" (Luke 9:35).
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16 / 31 Fotos
Rabbi
- Rabbi means teacher/master; a suitable title for Jesus. "Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, 'Rabbi, is it I?' He said to him, 'You have said it,' (Matthew 26:25).
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Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
- Isaiah 9:6 mentions a number of powerful names associated with Jesus. "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
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18 / 31 Fotos
The author and finisher of our faith
- Like other parts of the Bible mention, Jesus is the way to God. "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God," (Hebrews 12:2).
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High Priest
- The High Priest was the head of the Israelite priesthood, so this is quite an important title to associate with Jesus. "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession," (Hebrews 4:14).
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Mediator
- Jesus is the mediator between humankind and God. "For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5).
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Advocate
- Those who have sinned can count on Jesus as an advocate. "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous," (1 John 2:1).
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Lamb of God
- Like a lamb, Jesus was sacrificed to save us. "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' (John 1:29).
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The chief cornerstone
- Jesus is the foundation. "Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, 'The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,'" (1 Peter 2:7).
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The true vine
- Believers are like the branches of a vine and Jesus is the vine. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser," (John 15:1).
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25 / 31 Fotos
The way, the truth, and the life
- Jesus is the only path to God, and this is explicit in the Bible. "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me,'" (John 14:6).
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26 / 31 Fotos
The light of the world
- Jesus is light and life, and he wanted people to walk in the light with him. "Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life,'" (John 8:12).
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27 / 31 Fotos
Head of the church
- Head of the church is quite a title, but indeed one that has been used to describe Jesus. "For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body," (Ephesians 5:23).
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The Word of God
- Jesus is called the Word of God in Revelation 19:13: "He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God."
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The resurrection
- "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live,'" (John 11:25). Sources: (Bible Gateway) (Equation of Hope) See also: Jesus wasn't the only one who returned from the dead
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Do you know all these names and titles for Jesus?
The many names of Jesus in the Bible
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It's safe to say that most of us are familiar with at least some of the names and titles used to describe Jesus in the Bible. Names such as Christ, the Messiah, or Savior are commonly used to describe the son of God. It turns out, however, that there are a lot more names and titles for Jesus in the Holy Book. These range from names such as Immanuel to titles such as Head of the Church or Prince of Peace, to name a few.
In this gallery, we delve into the New Testament and bring you a list of names used for Jesus. All quotes are from New King James Version (NKJV).
Ready? Click on and discover the many names of Jesus in the Bible.
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