What Does the Name Jesus Mean?

Q: What does the name Jesus mean?

Jesus means "the LORD is salvation, or 'the LORD saves'" in Hebrew/Greek. The Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua/Yeshua. Matthew 1:21 states the name directly: 'thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.'

Jesus means "the LORD is salvation, or 'the LORD saves'" (Hebrew/Greek).

Where the Name Comes From

The Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua/Yeshua. Matthew 1:21 states the name directly: 'thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.'

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