THE NAMES OF JESUS

PEOPLE FROM EVERY NATION WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF JESUS IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE

Jesus came to bring salvation and forgiveness to all who call upon His name (John 3:16–18; Acts 2:21). Eternity will witness a magnificent gathering around His throne, where people from “every nation, tribe, and tongue” will worship Him (Revelation 7:9). God embraces the diversity of languages and cultures. Across the world, Jesus’ name is spoken in various ways, and on that day, the unified praise from every language will resound beautifully.

Don’t hesitate to use the name JESUS! This is the English pronunciation of His name. While His original name, "Yeshua" or "Yahshua," is rooted in Hebrew, other languages express it differently, such as "Isa" in Arabic and "Iesus" in Latin. The name "Jesus" is the widely recognized English version.

It’s important to note that the original pronunciation of Jesus’ name in the languages of His time likely differs from modern pronunciations. Each culture and language has developed its own unique way of saying His name.

Ultimately, "Jesus" is a name understood and accepted across the world, and its variations reflect the rich tapestry of languages and cultures. Below are some examples of how "Jesus" is pronounced in different languages:

• Arabic: "Eesa" (IPA: /iːsæ/ or /ʔiːsæ/) – The "J" sound is not used in Arabic.
• Hebrew: "Yeshua" (IPA: /jɛʃuˈa/) – The "sh" sound is pronounced like in "shoe."
• Russian: "Iisus" (IPA: /iˈsus/) – The "J" sound is not present in Russian.
• Greek: "Iesous" (IPA: /iˈsu(s)/) – The final "s" sounds softer, like a "z."
• Polish: "Jezus" (IPA: /ˈjɛzus/) – The "J" is pronounced like the "Y" in "yes."
• Chinese (Mandarin): "Yēsū" (IPA: /jeː˧su˥/) – The final "u" sounds like "oo" in "food."
• English: "Jesus" (IPA: /ˈdʒiːzəs/) – A soft "J" sound is used.
• Spanish: "Jesús" (IPA: /xeˈsus/) – The "J" is pronounced as an "H" sound.
• Portuguese: "Jesus" (IPA: /ʒeˈzuʃ/) – The "J" sounds like the "s" in "measure."
• French: "Jésus" (IPA: /ʒəˈzys/) – The "J" also resembles the "s" in "measure," with the final "s" sounding like a "z."
• Italian: "Gesù" (IPA: /dʒeˈzu/) – The "G" sounds like the "J" in "jeans."
• German: "Jesus" (IPA: /jeːˈzuːs/) – The "J" is pronounced as a "Y."
• Japanese: "Iesu" (イエス) (IPA: /i.e.sɯ/) – The "J" is absent, and the final "u" is soft like in "put."
• Korean: "Yesu" (예수) (IPA: /je.su/) – Similar to Japanese, with a soft "u."
• Swahili: "Yesu" (IPA: /jɛsu/) – The final "u" sounds like "oo" in "food."
• Hindi: "Yeshu" (यीशु) (IPA: /jeːʃʊ/) – The final "u" is like the "u" in "put."
• Turkish: "İsa" (IPA: /isa/) – The final "a" sounds like in "father."
• Hungarian: "Jézus" (IPA: /ˈjeːzus/) – The "J" is pronounced like the "Y" in "yes."
• Finnish: "Jeesus" (IPA: /ˈjeːsus/) – The "J" is similar to the "Y" in "yes."
• Swedish: "Jesus" (IPA: /jɛːsɵs/) – The "J" is pronounced like "Y," with a soft "s."
• Norwegian: "Jesus" (IPA: /jɛːsʉs/) – The "J" resembles a "Y" sound.
• Danish: "Jesus" (IPA: /jɛsʊs/) – Similar to the Swedish version.
• Dutch: "Jezus" (IPA: /jeˈzɵs/) – The "J" is pronounced like the "Y" in "yes."

These are general pronunciations, but variations may exist due to regional accents or dialects. Regardless of how His name is pronounced, the truth remains:

“...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” – Philippians 2:10-11

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