G5547
Christ
Χριστός (Christos)
The Anointed One — the Greek equivalent of Messiah.
Greek
Pronunciation: khris-TOS
Definition
Christos is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah), meaning 'Anointed One.' It became so closely identified with Jesus that it functions as both a title and a name: Jesus Christ.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Matthew 16:16
“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Read in context
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.”Read in context
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