101. Kyrios (Matthew 7:21) – Κύριος
Meaning: "Lord," one of the most frequent titles for Jesus in the New Testament, emphasizing His authority and divine status.
First appearance: Matthew 7:21 – "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
Other References: Matthew 25:11, Philippians 2:11
102. Logos (John 1:1) – Λόγος
Meaning: "Word," used to describe Jesus as the divine expression of God, central to the understanding of His communicative and creative action in the universe.
First appearance: John 1:1 – "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
Other References: John 1:14, Revelation 19:13
103. Christos (Matthew 1:16) – Χριστός
Meaning: "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew Messiah, denoting Jesus’ role as the promised deliverer.
First appearance: Matthew 1:16 – "And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah."
Other References: Matthew 16:16, John 1:41
104. Soter (Luke 2:11) – Σωτήρ
Meaning: "Savior," referring to Jesus’ mission to save His people from their sins.
First appearance: Luke 2:11 – "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."
Other References: Matthew 1:21, Acts 13:23
105. Emmanuel (Matthew 1:23) – Ἐμμανουήλ
Meaning: "God with us," a name that highlights God's presence among His people through Jesus.
First appearance: Matthew 1:23 – "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means 'God with us')."
Other References: Isaiah 7:14, 1 John 4:9
106. Son of God (Matthew 14:33) – υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Directly references Jesus’ divine sonship, asserting His unique relationship with the Father.
First appearance: Matthew 14:33 – "Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'"
Other References: Matthew 3:17, John 5:18
107. Son of Man (Matthew 8:20) – υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
Meaning: A term used by Jesus to refer to Himself, emphasizing His messianic role and humanity.
First appearance: Matthew 8:20 – "Jesus replied, 'Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.'"
Other References: Mark 8:31, Luke 9:22
108. Rabbi (Mark 9:5) – Ραββί
Meaning: "Teacher," used for Jesus to denote His role as a teacher and spiritual leader.
First appearance: Mark 9:5 – "Peter said to Jesus, 'Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.'"
Other References: John 1:38, John 3:2
109. Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8) – Ἄλφα καὶ Ὦ
Meaning: "The Beginning and the End," symbolizing God’s eternal nature and omnipotence.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
110. Advocate (1 John 2:1) – παράκλητος
Meaning: "Counselor," or "Helper," referring to Jesus’ role as an intercessor between humanity and God.
First appearance: 1 John 2:1 – "My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One."
Other References: John 14:16
111. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Jesus describes Himself as the source of spiritual nourishment and growth for believers.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
112. The Bread of Life (John 6:35) – ὁ ἄρτος τῆς ζωῆς
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the sustainer of life, essential for spiritual survival.
First appearance: John 6:35 – "Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'"
Other References: John 6:48, John 6:51
113. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
114. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 22:13) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
115. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious Messiah, prophesied to come from the tribe of Judah.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
116. The Root of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα Δαυίδ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus as the foundational source of David's lineage, emphasizing His preeminence and His rights to David's promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1
117. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
118. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
119. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
120. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
121. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
122. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future, signifying His role as the ultimate fulfillment of prophetic promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
123. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 22:13) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
124. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious king who fulfills the messianic prophecies rooted in the Jewish tradition, symbolizing His royal authority and fulfillment of God’s promises.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
125. The Root of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα Δαυίδ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus as the foundational source of David's lineage, emphasizing His preeminence and His rights to David's promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1
126. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
127. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
128. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
129. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
130. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
131. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future, signifying His role as the ultimate fulfillment of prophetic promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
132. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
133. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious king who fulfills the messianic prophecies rooted in the Jewish tradition, symbolizing His royal authority and fulfillment of God’s promises.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
134. The Root of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα Δαυίδ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus as the foundational source of David's lineage, emphasizing His preeminence and His rights to David's promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1
135. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
136. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
137. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
138. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
139. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
140. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future, signifying His role as the ultimate fulfillment of prophetic promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
141. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
142. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious king who fulfills the messianic prophecies rooted in the Jewish tradition, symbolizing His royal authority and fulfillment of God’s promises.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
143. The Root of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα Δαυίδ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus as the foundational source of David's lineage, emphasizing His preeminence and His rights to David's promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1
144. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
145. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
146. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
147. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
148. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
149. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future, signifying His role as the ultimate fulfillment of prophetic promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
150. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
151. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious king who fulfills the messianic prophecies rooted in the Jewish tradition, symbolizing His royal authority and fulfillment of God’s promises.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
152. The Root of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα Δαυίδ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus as the foundational source of David's lineage, emphasizing His preeminence and His rights to David's promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1
153. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
154. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
155. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
156. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
157. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5
158. The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:16) – ὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρὸς ὁ πρωϊνός
Meaning: Symbolizes Jesus as the herald of a new era and the promise of a hopeful, eternal future, signifying His role as the ultimate fulfillment of prophetic promises.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Revelation 2:28
159. The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8) – τὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ ὦ
Meaning: Symbolizes the comprehensiveness of Jesus' existence and His sovereignty over time and eternity.
First appearance: Revelation 1:8 – "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
Other References: Revelation 22:13
160. The Root and the Offspring of David (Revelation 22:16) – ἡ ῥίζα καὶ τὸ γένος Δαυίδ
Meaning: Emphasizes Jesus’ dual nature as both the creator (root) and descendant (offspring) of King David, fulfilling the promise of a Davidic Messiah.
First appearance: Revelation 22:16 – "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1, Revelation 5:5
161. The Faithful and True Witness (Revelation 3:14) – ὁ πιστὸς καὶ ἀληθινὸς μάρτυς
Meaning: Points to Jesus' reliability and truthfulness in His testimony about God’s kingdom, reflecting His commitment to truth even unto death.
First appearance: Revelation 3:14 – "These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation."
Other References: Revelation 1:5
162. The Amen (Revelation 3:14) – ὁ Ἀμήν
Meaning: Signifies Jesus as the affirmation and fulfillment of God’s promises, being the ultimate "yes" and certainty of God's word.
First appearance: Revelation 3:14 – "These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation."
Other References: 2 Corinthians 1:20
163. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5) – ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the powerful and victorious king who fulfills the messianic prophecies rooted in the Jewish tradition, symbolizing His royal authority and fulfillment of God’s promises.
First appearance: Revelation 5:5 – "Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.'"
Other References: Genesis 49:9
164. The Lamb of God (John 1:29) – ὁ ἀμνὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ
Meaning: Highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world, fulfilling the Old Testament sacrificial system.
First appearance: John 1:29 – "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'"
Other References: Revelation 5:6, Revelation 19:9
165. The Good Shepherd (John 10:11) – ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός
Meaning: Illustrates Jesus’ care and sacrifice for His sheep, depicting His willingness to lay down His life for their safety and well-being.
First appearance: John 10:11 – "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Other References: Hebrews 13:20
166. The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25) – ἡ ἀνάστασις καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Affirms Jesus' power over death and His provision of eternal life to those who believe in Him.
First appearance: John 11:25 – "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.'"
Other References: John 5:21
167. The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) – ἡ ὁδὸς καὶ ἡ ἀλήθεια καὶ ἡ ζωή
Meaning: Emphasizes that Jesus is the only means to attain truth and eternal life, serving as the sole mediator to the Father.
First appearance: John 14:6 – "Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Other References: Acts 4:12
168. The True Vine (John 15:1) – ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
Meaning: Represents Jesus as the source of spiritual nourishment and vitality, essential for fruitful living according to God’s will.
First appearance: John 15:1 – "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener."
Other References: John 15:5