Question 1

What does the name Jesus mean?

Accepted Answer

The name Jesus means 'Yahweh saves' or 'the Lord is salvation.' It is the Greek form (Iesous) of the Hebrew name Yeshua or Joshua, which carries this core meaning of deliverance and rescue (Matthew 1:21).

Question 2

Who is named Jesus in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

In the Bible, Jesus of Nazareth is the primary figure who bears this name. He is the Son of God and the promised Messiah. The name was also common, as seen in figures like Joshua (whose name is Yeshua in Hebrew) and Jesus Barabbas (Matthew 27:16-17).

Question 3

Why is the name of Jesus so significant?

Accepted Answer

The name Jesus is significant because it declares His divine mission to save humanity from sin. The Apostle Peter proclaimed, 'Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved' (Acts 4:12).