01 prop. n. 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,…
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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. See: Savior“Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins.” — Matt. i. 21.“Jesu, do thou my soul receive.” — Keble.
Phrases & compounds
The Society of Jesus —
The Roman Catholic order whose members are called Jesuits. See Jesuit.