What does the name Jesus mean?

What does the name Jesus mean?

• A. Jesus means God saves
• B. Jesus means Savior of the world
• C. Jesus means God with us
• D. Jesus means Prince of Peace

Answer: (A)

The name Jesus means that God saves. It comes from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which expresses Yahweh is salvation or “the Lord saves.” In Matthew 1:21, the angel tells Joseph to name the child Jesus because he will save his people from their sins, linking the name directly to God’s saving action. The other phrases describe Jesus’ role or titles, not the literal meaning of the name. “God with us” points to the incarnation (Emmanuel), and “Prince of Peace” comes from prophecy about the Messiah, highlighting his mission rather than the name’s etymology.

The name Jesus means that God saves. It comes from the Hebrew name Yeshua, which expresses Yahweh is salvation or “the Lord saves.” In Matthew 1:21, the angel tells Joseph to name the child Jesus because he will save his people from their sins, linking the name directly to God’s saving action.

The other phrases describe Jesus’ role or titles, not the literal meaning of the name. “God with us” points to the incarnation (Emmanuel), and “Prince of Peace” comes from prophecy about the Messiah, highlighting his mission rather than the name’s etymology.