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The Names and Titles of Jesus
Son of God, Son of Man, Lord, the Word, Alpha and Omega, Emmanuel, Lamb of God, Christ, Lion of Judah, and the names in Isaiah 9:6, with the Greek and Hebrew, every King James verse, and the titles the Old Testament gives the LORD.
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The Bible gives Jesus many names and titles. He is called God (John 20:28John 20:28 · King James VersionAnd Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.
John 20:28 · King James VersionOpen source), the Son of God (Matthew 16:16Matthew 16:16 · King James VersionAnd Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Matthew 16:16 · King James VersionOpen source), the Son of man (Daniel 7:13Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionI saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionOpen source; Mark 14:62Mark 14:62 · King James VersionAnd Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Mark 14:62 · King James VersionOpen source), the Word (John 1:1John 1:1 · King James VersionIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 · King James VersionOpen source), the Christ or Messiah (John 1:41John 1:41 · King James VersionHe first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 1:41 · King James VersionOpen source), the Lamb of God (John 1:29John 1:29 · King James VersionThe next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1:29 · King James VersionOpen source), Emmanuel (Matthew 1:23Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source), and Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22:13Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionI am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionOpen source). This page lists 42 titles with the Greek or Hebrew and the King James verses, 292 verses in all, and a table of titles the Old Testament gives the LORD and the New Testament gives Jesus.
Key Points
- Jesus is a name; Christ is a title. Christ is the Greek Χριστός, “anointed,” the same meaning as the Hebrew Messiah. John 1:41John 1:41 · King James Version
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 1:41 · King James VersionOpen source says, “We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.” See What Does Messiah Mean? - “Son of man” is the title Jesus uses of himself most often. It comes from Daniel 7:13Daniel 7:13 · King James Version
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionOpen source, which he quotes before the high priest in Mark 14:62Mark 14:62 · King James VersionAnd Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Mark 14:62 · King James VersionOpen source. - Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 9:6 · King James Version
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 · King James VersionOpen source names the child who is born: Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. The same Hebrew for “the mighty God” is used of the LORD in Isaiah 10:21Isaiah 10:21 · King James VersionThe remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.
Isaiah 10:21 · King James VersionOpen source. - In Isaiah 44:6Isaiah 44:6 · King James Version
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Isaiah 44:6 · King James VersionOpen source the LORD says, “I am the first, and I am the last.” In Revelation 22:13Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionI am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionOpen source the speaker who comes quickly says, “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” - Several titles of the LORD, among them Shepherd, Saviour, Rock, and Lord of lords, are given to Jesus. The pairs are in the table below. (1)
- His seven “I am” sayings in John have their own page, The I AM Statements of Jesus.
Titles of Deity
The Greek for Son of God is υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ, and for Lord κύριος, the word the Greek Old Testament used for the divine name. The case that these titles mean Jesus is God is What Is the Deity of Christ? and Is Jesus God?
Titles of the Messiah
The Names in Isaiah 9:6
| Title | King James Verses |
|---|---|
| Wonderful | Isaiah 9:6 |
| Counsellor | Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 28:29 |
| The Mighty God | Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 10:21 |
| The Everlasting Father | Isaiah 9:6 |
| The Prince of Peace | Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:5, Ephesians 2:14 |
Titles of His Work
Titles Shared With YHWH
The Old Testament gives these titles and works to the LORD, YHWH, and the New Testament gives them to Jesus. The pairs follow Torrey’s “Christ is God.” (1) Each row prints both King James verses.
| Title | Of the LORD | Of Jesus |
|---|---|---|
| The First and the Last | Isaiah 44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. | Revelation 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. |
| The First and the Last | Isaiah 48:12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. | Revelation 1:17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: |
| Shepherd | Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. | John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. |
| Shepherd of the Flock | Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. | Hebrews 13:20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, |
| Saviour | Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. | Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; |
| Saviour | Hosea 13:4 Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me. | Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. |
| Rock | Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. | 1 Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. |
| Stone of Stumbling | Isaiah 8:13 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. | 1 Peter 2:7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 1 Peter 2:8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. |
| Lord of Lords | Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: | Revelation 17:14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. |
| King of Glory, Lord of Glory | Psalm 24:10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. | 1 Corinthians 2:8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. |
| Light | Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? | John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. |
| The Holy One | Isaiah 43:15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. | Acts 3:14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; |
| Our Righteousness | Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. | 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: |
| Husband and Bridegroom | Isaiah 54:5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. | Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; |
| Creator, Unchanging | Psalm 102:25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. Psalm 102:26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: Psalm 102:27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. | Hebrews 1:10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: Hebrews 1:11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; Hebrews 1:12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. |
| Searcher of Hearts | Jeremiah 17:10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. | Revelation 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. |
| The LORD Whose Way Is Prepared | Isaiah 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. | Matthew 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. |
| The LORD Whose Glory Isaiah Saw | Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Isaiah 6:2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Isaiah 6:3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. | John 12:41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. |
| The LORD Whose Name Saves | Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call. | Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. |
| The LORD to Whom Every Knee Bows | Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. | Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
| God With Us | Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. | Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. |
The New World Translation (Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Bible) renders several of these New Testament verses differently. Those verses are on How Does the New World Translation (Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Bible) Change Verses About Jesus? and Who Is the Alpha and Omega?
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Difference Between Jesus and Christ?
Jesus, Ἰησοῦς, is his name, the Greek form of Joshua. Christ is a title, “the anointed one.” Matthew 1:21Matthew 1:21 · King James VersionAnd she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21 · King James VersionOpen source gives the reason for the name: “he shall save his people from their sins.”
What Does Son of Man Mean?
In the Gospels it is how Jesus refers to himself. In Daniel 7:13–14Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionI saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionOpen source one “like the Son of man” comes with the clouds of heaven and receives an everlasting dominion.
Who Is the Alpha and Omega?
Revelation gives the title in Revelation 1:8Revelation 1:8 · King James VersionI am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 1:8 · King James VersionOpen source, Revelation 21:6Revelation 21:6 · King James VersionAnd he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 21:6 · King James VersionOpen source, and Revelation 22:13Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionI am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation 22:13 · King James VersionOpen source. See Who Is the Alpha and Omega?
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References
- R. A. Torrey, Torrey’s New Topical Textbook, “Titles and Names of Christ”; “Christ is God” (Public domain. The titles and their verses follow Torrey’s list. The table of titles shared with the LORD follows the pairs in “Christ is God.”)
- James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, Greek Dictionary; Hebrew and Chaldee Dictionary (1890. Public domain.)
- Book of Isaiah, 9:6; 7:14; 44:6Isaiah 9:6 · King James Version
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version - Gospel of John, 1:1; 1:29; 20:28John 1:1 · King James Version
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version - Book of Revelation, 5:5; 22:13Revelation 5:5 · King James Version
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Revelation 5:5 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version - Gospel of Matthew, 1:23; 16:16Matthew 1:23 · King James Version
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source. King James Version
See Also
- The I AM Statements of Jesus — The seven “I am” sayings in John, from the bread of life to the true vine, and the sayings where Jesus says “I am” with no predicate, set beside “I AM THAT I AM” and “I am he” in the Old Testament, with the Greek and every King James verse.
- The Jehovah Compound Names — Jehovah-jireh, Jehovah-nissi, Jehovah-shalom, Jehovah-tsidkenu, Jehovah-shammah, and the other names that join the divine name to a word, with the Hebrew, Strong’s numbers, and every King James verse.
- The Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit — The Holy Ghost, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Comforter, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of Christ, and the other titles of the Spirit, with the Greek and Hebrew and every King James verse.
- The Names of God in Hebrew — Elohim, El, Eloah, El Shaddai, El Elyon, El Olam, El Roi, Adonai, YHWH, Yah, the LORD of hosts, and the Jehovah compound names, with the Hebrew, Strong’s numbers, meanings, first occurrences, and King James verses.
- What Does Adonai Mean? — Adonai is the Hebrew title Lord, used of God alone. Every King James verse with Adonai, how Lord GOD is printed, and why Psalm 110:1 has a different word.
External Links
- Orville J. Nave, Nave’s Topical Bible — A second public-domain topical index of the King James Version.