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Names of Jesus inthe Bible

The name Jesus comes from Greek for ‘Joshua’ which means ‘God is salvation’.  The name ‘Jesus’ was well explained in Matthew’s Gospel: “And she (Mary) will bear a son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins.” Matthew1:21

There are other titles for Jesus Christ in the New as well as in the Old Testament. (See Names  Below).

 


 

 

Names found in the New Testament
TitleMeaning/Significance of namesBible reference

Son of GodThe special relationship of Jesus to GodMark 1:1
Son of ManThe human identity of JesusMatthew 8:20

Son of David

Jesus is descendant of King DavidMatthew 15:22

Word

Jesus revealed GodJohn 1:1

Lamb of God

Jesus is the sacrifice for world’s sinJohn 1:29

Christ

The Greek for ‘Anointed One’Matthew 16:16

Savior

The one who savesJohn 4:14
Rabbi/TeacherJesus taught people about God

John 1:38, Mark

5:35

Author of lifeOne who gives lifeActs 3:15

Alpha and Omega

 

The first and last letters of the Greek alphabets, 

meaning that Jesus is the beginning and the end

Revelation 1:8

Lion of JudahA title of the MessiahRevelation 5:5

King of Kings/Lord of Lords

The ruler of all peopleRevelation 19:16
Bright Morning StarThe one who gives lightRevelation 22:16
Word of GodJesus is the voice of GodRevelation 19:13
Holy and RighteousAttributes of JesusActs 3:14
Head of the ChurchThe leader of all ChristiansEphesians 5:23
 
 
 
 
Names found in the Old Testament
TitleMeaning/Significance of namesBible reference 

ImmanuelGod with usIsaiah 7:14
Prince of PeaceJesus will bring everlasting peaceIsaiah 9:6
Wonderful AdvisorJesus will always rule with honesty and justiceIsaiah 9:6
Mighty GodJesus is supremeIsaiah 9:6
Eternal FatherJesus is eternalIsaiah 9:6

 

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