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Jesui

People & Groups • Old Testament
Jesui was a son of Asher and ancestor of the Jesuites. He is also called Ishvi or Ishuai in other genealogical passages.

Jesuites

People & Groups • Old Testament
The Jesuites were the descendants or family of Jesui, a son of Asher.

Jesurun

People & Groups • Old Testament
Jesurun is another form of Jeshurun, the poetic name for Israel.

Jesus

Jesus Christ • Both
Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, meaning “Jehovah is salvation.” In the New Testament it most commonly refers to Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Savior; it can also refer to Joshua and other men bearing the name.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ • Both
Jesus Christ is the Lord Jesus, the promised Messiah and Savior of the world. The Gospels recount his birth, ministry, teaching, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension; the New Testament presents him as Lord and Head of the church.

JESUS CHRIST, THE ARREST AND TRIAL OF

Jesus Christ • New Testament
The arrest and trial of Jesus involved His seizure in Gethsemane, examination before Jewish authorities, and proceedings before Pilate, with a reference to Herod. These events led to His condemnation and crucifixion, though the accounts also show His innocence and willing submission.

JESUS JUSTUS

People & Groups • New Testament
Jesus Justus was a Jewish Christian and one of Paul’s fellow workers in Rome. Along with Aristarchus and Mark, he remained a comfort and help to Paul during his imprisonment.

Jesus The Son Of Sirach

Scripture • Inter-testament
Jesus the son of Sirach is the traditional name associated with Ecclesiasticus, a book of Jewish wisdom literature.

Jether

People & Groups • Old Testament
Jether was the name of several men, including Moses’ father-in-law, Gideon’s eldest son, the father of Amasa, and descendants of Judah and Asher.

Jetheth

People & Groups • Old Testament
Jetheth was an Edomite chief or clan leader descended from Esau. The name may represent a textual form related to Jether.

Jethlah

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Jethlah was a town assigned to the tribe of Dan. Its precise location is uncertain.

Jethro

People & Groups • Old Testament
Jethro was the priest or prince of Midian and father-in-law of Moses. He welcomed Moses, rejoiced in Israel’s deliverance, offered sacrifice to the Lord, and wisely advised Moses to appoint subordinate judges.
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