From Middle English Jhesus, Iesus, from Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ), a contracted form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (yəhōšúaʿ, “Joshua”), meaning "the Lord saves". The form יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ) is attested in some of the later books of the Hebrew Bible (Ezra–Nehemiah), and translated as Jeshua or Yeshua in some English editions (the former appearing in the King James Version). The Greek texts make no distinction between Jesus and Joshua, referring to them both as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs). In the Wycliffe Bible (Middle English), the forms used are Jhesus and Jhesu.
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The Christian savior.
And, says George Eliot, and all who believe in her teaching, it is perfectly true that He is with us now in a dumb, vague, blessed impulse. Is that your Jesus? If I may recall my illustration of the train, I will tell you of my Jesus.1813, William Revell Moody, editor, Record of Christian Work, page 441:
...leading Dom Crossan at times to the witty criticism that modern Jesus books are in a quest for who can say "my Jesus is more Jewish than your Jesus"...2005, Scot McKnight, Jesus and His Death, page 152:
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Your Jesus is my Jesus' greatest enemy2001, Clinton Bennett, In Search of Jesus, page 231:
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Etymology
From Middle English Jhesus, Iesus, from Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ), a contracted form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (yəhōšúaʿ, “Joshua”), meaning "the Lord saves". The form יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ) is attested in some of the later books of the Hebrew Bible (Ezra–Nehemiah), and translated as Jeshua or Yeshua in some English editions (the former appearing in the King James Version). The Greek texts make no distinction between Jesus and Joshua, referring to them both as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs). In the Wycliffe Bible (Middle English), the forms used are Jhesus and Jhesu.
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Offensive, Possibly An exclamation, particularly used to express excitement or exasperation.
Jesus, that was close!
Jesus… How many people killed here?
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Jesus! Do not move, I’ll get assistance!
Patient: ...too much is bad for you. Doctor: Well of course too much is bad for you, that's what "too much" means, you blithering twat. If you had too much water, it would be bad for you, wouldn't it? "Too much" precisely means that quantity which is excessive, that's what it means. Could you ever say "too much water is good for you"? I mean if it's too much it's too much. Too much of anything is too much. Obviously. Jesus.1989 January 27, Stephen Fry et al., “Doctor Tobacco”, in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, season 1, episode 3:
‘Jesus suffering fuck,’ said Adrian. ‘It's not half a thought.’ ‘Face it, it’s a wow.’1991 September, Stephen Fry, chapter 1, in The Liar, London: Heinemann, →ISBN, section I, page 19:
From Middle English Jhesus, Iesus, from Latin Iēsūs, from Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs), from Biblical Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ), a contracted form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (yəhōšúaʿ, “Joshua”), meaning "the Lord saves". The form יֵשׁוּעַ (yēšū́aʿ) is attested in some of the later books of the Hebrew Bible (Ezra–Nehemiah), and translated as Jeshua or Yeshua in some English editions (the former appearing in the King James Version). The Greek texts make no distinction between Jesus and Joshua, referring to them both as Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs). In the Wycliffe Bible (Middle English), the forms used are Jhesus and Jhesu.
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Colloquial, Derogatory, Humorous, Often To subject to (excessive) Christian proselytizing, preaching, or moralizing.
From what I gathered, his mother had been heavily Jesused, and his father had been a rough sort of plainsman.1971, Richard Sale, For the president's eyes only, →ISBN, page 72:
"If you don't believe me, ask Jesus!" [...] “Look here,” Papa burst out, “there's no difference between Jews and non-Jews. There can only be a difference between good and bad people.” “And don't start Jesusing me in my own house,” Mama added[.]1994, Hannah Yakin, Of Tortoises and Other Jews, page 19:
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Don't leave me until I expire; I wouldn't want some devout man or woman to come in here and start Jesusing me with the Ramillete [a collection of prayers] or some collection like that,2004, José Joaquín Fernández de Lizardi, David L. Frye, The Mangy Parrot, page 531:
They took refuge in Jérémie, the last Haitian port they hadn't been ejected out of, run from, or Jesused to death [in].2005, Christian Bauman, Voodoo Lounge: A Novel, page 58:
In the past few weeks he's Jesused us all up with a full-length grace at each meal[.]2008, Laura Pedersen, The Big Shuffle: A Novel, →ISBN:
The other man stumbled up, rubbing his temple. “Jesus,” the man said. Frank raised his fist, then saw that the man was Jesusing not him but [the window].2012, Brian Evenson, Windeye, →ISBN:
"Jesus, Whit," Will says. [...] "Why are you always Jesusing me?" He doesn't answer, just chews his food, and I take another sip[.]2016, Kaui Hart Hemmings, Juniors, →ISBN, page 141:
Related terms
Christ, Lion of Judah, Messiah, savior, saviour, Son of David, Son of Man, Yeshua