Holy Bible Online Although the main name given to Him in the Bible is Jesus (Iesous in Greek and Yeshua in Hebrew), in Scripture we also find a variety of different titles and names for Jesus. Each one emphasizes one of His roles or a specific attribute of Jesus, and they help us understand His mission and what He can do for every human being.
Find here all of the different names of Jesus you'll read in the Bible.
Jesus
The name Jesus means “savior, deliverer, YHWH saves, YHWH is salvation.” It is the most powerful name that exists when we use it referring to the Son of God. God the Father chose this name for His Son and gave it to Mary and Joseph (Matthew 1:21, Luke 1:31). The name Jesus reveals the mission He came to fulfill: to save humanity from sin and bring them closer to the salvation God offers.
Bible references: Philippians 2:9–11, Matthew 1:20–21, Luke 1:30–33, Acts 4:11–12
Christ / Messiah
Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew) is a title given to Jesus. It means anointed, chosen, or consecrated and proclaims His divine calling to set people free. In Jesus’ time, the people of Israel were waiting for the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, the coming of the promised Messiah, the great Deliverer who would free them from Roman oppression.
Bible references: John 20:31, John 11:27, John 1:41, Matthew 16:16, Micah 5:2
Emmanuel
Emmanuel means “God with us.” It clearly shows that Jesus was God and that He came to live among us as the expression of the Father’s love, to be with us and redeem us.
Bible references: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 8:8, Matthew 1:23
Son of God
This title speaks of the full divinity of Jesus and His relationship with God the Father as part of the Trinity. Jesus is the only begotten Son, the firstborn over all creation. The name Son of God points to His power and attributes, equal to those of the Father.
Bible references: Romans 1:4, John 20:30–31, John 6:69, Matthew 17:5, Mark 5:7, 1 John 5:10, John 1:34
Son of Man
Jesus came to earth as a human being, and calling Him "Son of Man" emphasizes His humanity, while He remained fully God. At times, Jesus referred to Himself with this title (Matthew 18:20).
Bible references: John 6:53, John 6:62, Acts 7:56, Mark 2:10
Son of David
This name identified the Messiah who was to come from David’s family line. Indeed, the Bible confirms that Jesus was a descendant of David (Matthew 1:1, 17).
Bible references: Mark 10:47–48, Luke 18:38, Matthew 12:23, Matthew 15:22
Teacher / Rabboni / Rabbi
This name highlights Jesus’ role as a teacher, showing people who the Father is and proclaiming the gospel of salvation. Those who called Him Teacher or Rabbi did so with respect, honoring Him and recognizing that His teaching was greater than any other.
Bible references: John 13:13–14, John 20:16, Mark 10:51
Savior
This title points to the saving and redeeming work of Jesus, who came to save the world from eternal death and the power of sin. While it is common today to call Jesus our Savior, the Bible uses this title for Him only a few times.
Bible references: John 4:42, Zechariah 9:9, Ephesians 5:23, 1 John 4:14, John 3:16–17
Lamb of God
John the Baptist used this name when announcing the coming of Jesus and the beginning of His ministry. It refers to His redeeming work, as He humbly and meekly, like a lamb, gave His life as a ransom for humanity.
Bible references: John 1:29–30, John 1:36, 1 Peter 1:18–19
Prince of Peace
This name, given to the Messiah, speaks of His mission to bring peace to the human heart and reconciliation with God.
Bible references: Isaiah 9:6, Ephesians 2:14
The Word / Logos
Calling Jesus the Word or Logos highlights His divinity. God created everything through His Word, and saying that Jesus is the Word affirms that He has always been with the Father, creating and moving in power.
Bible references: John 1:1, John 1:14, 1 John 1:1, Revelation 19:13
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
This title recognizes His kingship and lordship over everything. He is the highest authority, and all others are under Him. He reigns and will reign over everything forever.
Bible references: Revelation 19:16, Revelation 17:14, 1 Timothy 6:15, Romans 10:9
Light of the World
This name shows that Jesus, as the Light of the World, reveals the way to God. Whoever receives Jesus as their light no longer lives in spiritual darkness but enjoys a life filled with light, joy, and peace with God. Jesus called Himself the Light of the World.
Bible references: John 8:12, John 1:4, John 9:5
Apart from the above names mentioned, the Bible contains many other titles that refer to Jesus. Below is a list of titles given to Christ Jesus in both, the Old Testament and New Testament, along with corresponding scriptures:
Alpha and Omega
This title expresses the eternal nature and supreme authority of God. “Alpha” and “Omega” are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, showing that God is the beginning and the end of all things. By calling Jesus the Alpha and Omega, Scripture points to His sovereignty, His completeness, and His presence in every moment of history.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.
- Revelation 22:13
The Apostle and High Priest
Jesus is described as both the Apostle and High Priest. As the Apostle, He is the One sent by God to reveal the Father’s will to humanity. As the High Priest, He stands before God on our behalf, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice. This is similar to the roles of Moses and Aaron, who were respectively sent to lead Israel and go before God with offerings and sacrifices. Through Jesus, we now have a mediator in the new covenant.
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.
- Hebrews 3:1
The Author and Finisher of our faith
This name highlights Jesus as both the originator and the completer of our faith. He is the One through whom faith begins, and the One who brings it to its fulfillment. Through Jesus, all things come into existence and He will complete the good work He began in us.
looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Hebrews 12:2
Bread of Life
When Jesus calls Himself "Bread of Life," He reveals that He is the true nourishment to a believer's soul. Jesus emphasizes that believing in Him is essential for spiritual life and salvation, surpassing the temporary satisfaction of physical food.
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."
- John 6:35
The Rock
Jesus is described as the "spiritual rock" who accompanied Israel during their wilderness journey, providing them with miraculous provision from God. Christ Jesus is also the cornerstone and foundation of our faith, on which everything rests.
and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 10:4
The Bridegroom
Jesus used the image of the bridegroom to describe Himself, pointing to the joy and intimacy of His relationship with His followers. When we recognize Jesus as the bridegroom, we are drawn into a relationship that is characterized by joy and celebration in His presence.
Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
- Matthew 9:15
The Door
By calling Himself the “Door,” Jesus identifies himself as the only entry point to salvation and eternal life. Through Him, believers find security, freedom, and provision, knowing they live under His protection.
I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
- John 10:9
The Judge of the Living and the Dead
Jesus has been appointed by God to judge both the living and the dead, highlighting Jesus' divine authority and role in salvation history. This title affirms the fact that Jesus has authority over every human life, those alive at His coming and those who have already passed away.
And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.
- Acts 10:42
Faithful and True
In Revelation, Jesus is described as “Faithful and True,” these titles emphasize Jesus' reliability and His perfect justice. He fulfills God’s promises and judges with absolute righteousness.
I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war.
- Revelation 19:11
Gate for the Sheep
Jesus presents Himself as the true gate for the sheep, that is, His believers. He acts as a mediator between God and man, ensuring that all who acknowledge Him as their Savior, will be saved. Those who enter through Him experience salvation and the care of the Good Shepherd.
Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
- John 10:7-9
The Good Shepherd
Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, the one who knows His sheep by name, guides them and protects them. Most importantly, the Good Shepherd laid down His life for them, redeeming them and giving them eternal life.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.... I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.
- John 10:11, 14
Lion of the tribe of Judah
This title emphasizes Jesus’ kingly authority stated in the Old Testament prophecy. As the Lion of Judah, He embodies strength, majesty, and authority, conquering sin and death.
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.”
- Revelation 5:5
The Root and the Bright Morning Star
Jesus affirms that He is the Root and from the line of David. As the Bright Morning Star, He brings hope, light, and renewal to all who follow Him.
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.
- Revelation 22:16
The Sun of Righteousness
Jesus is called the “Sun of Righteousness,” the One who is seen as the light of this world. His coming ushers in hope and a new beginning for those who fear the Lord.
But to you who fear My name
The Sun of Righteousness shall arise
With healing in His wings;
And you shall go out
And grow fat like stall-fed calves.
- Malachi 4:2
The Lord of Righteousness
Righteousness is something that cannot be achieved on our own, it is received through faith in Jesus Christ. As the “Lord of Righteousness,” Jesus imparts His perfect righteousness to believers, giving them peace and salvation.
In His days Judah will be saved,
And Israel will dwell safely;
Now this is His name by which He will be called:
THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
- Jeremiah 23:6
The Resurrection and the Life
In His conversation with Martha, Jesus proclaims Himself as "the Resurrection and the Life". With these words, He asserts His authority over death and life.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;
- John 11:25
The Way and the Truth and the Life
Jesus is the only way to God, the ultimate truth and the source of true life. He is the only mediator between God and humanity. His message of salvation is the only truth which He encourages all believers to follow in obedience and faith. Eternal life is found in Jesus and we are encouraged to build a relationship with Him.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
- John 14:6
Friend of sinners
Jesus came not only for the elite, He came for the marginalized, the outcast, the rejects. Jesus broke bread with tax collectors and sinners. His mission was to seek and save the lost, offering grace, forgiveness, and a new life.
The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!
- Luke 7:34
The Indescribable Gift
The gift of Jesus to mankind is beyond words, it is inexpressible, unspeakable, priceless, and wonderful. This "indescribable gift" refers to the grace, salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ, a gift we are called to share with others.
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
The True Vine
Jesus identifies Himself as the True Vine, the source of spiritual life and fruitfulness. To grow as believers we must be connected to the True Vine, which offers us salvation.
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.
- John 15:1
The Mediator
Jesus is the one true Mediator between God and humanity. Through His sacrifice, He bridged the gap caused by sin. Jesus is the perfect and eternal mediator, fulfilling and surpassing the roles of all mediators in the Old Testament.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.
- 1 Timothy 2:5
The Fountain of Living Waters
Jesus is the source of living water, offering eternal life. Those who reject Him turn away from the only fountain that gives true life.
Those who depart from Me
Shall be written in the earth,
Because they have forsaken the Lord,
The fountain of living waters.
- Jeremiah 17:13
The High Priest
In the Old Testament, the high priest served as the mediator, offering sacrifices for sins. Jesus is the ultimate High Priest, sinless, eternal, and exalted above all others.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
- Hebrews 4:14
The Chief Cornerstone
Jesus is the Chief Cornerstone, the essential foundation of the church. Just as ancient builders relied on the cornerstone to align and support a structure, the Christian faith is built entirely on Christ.
Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
- Ephesians 2:19-20
Head of the Church
As Head of the Church, Jesus has authority over all creation, both visible and invisible. He leads, loves, and cares for His people as His bride, ensuring their growth and unity.
And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.
- Ephesians 1:22
The Firstborn over all creation
As the firstborn over all creation, Jesus holds authority and supremacy, reminding believers of His rightful place in their lives. In Jesus, the invisible God is made visible, providing a perfect revelation of God's character and will.
The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
- Colossians 1:15
The Advocate, the Righteous One
Jesus acts as our Advocate, continually interceding for us before the Father. As the Righteous One, His sinless life and sacrifice make Him the perfect representative for humanity.
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.
- 1 John 2:1
The Deliverer
Jesus Christ, the Messiah, is the promised Deliverer sent by God to free His people from sin and death. Jesus is central to God's plan of salvation, fulfilling the prophecies and bringing redemption to both Jews and Gentiles.
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written:
“The Deliverer will come out of Zion,
And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob."
- Romans 11:26
The Anchor
An anchor symbolizes stability and security. In a world of uncertainty, Jesus is the believer’s anchor. Our hope is secure because it is rooted in the finished work of Christ, who has overcome sin and death, providing eternal security for believers.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
-Hebrews 6:19
Name above all names
God has bestowed upon Jesus supreme authority and honor in the universe and seated Him at His right hand. The name given to Jesus is greater than every name, signifying His ultimate authority and lordship. We should recognize and submit to His authority in all areas of life.
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name.
- Philippians 2:9
The Holy One of God
Even the demons recognized Jesus as the “Holy One of God.” This title emphasizes His purity, His divine identity, and His role as the Messiah set apart by God.
What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!
- Mark 1:24
The Holy and Righteous One
This title highlights Jesus’ sinlessness and divine authority at the time when the crowd chose to release a murderer instead of Jesus. This title aptly defines His unique role as the Messiah.
You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you.
- Acts 3:14
The Lord of Glory
As the Lord of Glory, Jesus is revealed in divine majesty and splendor. The word "glory" (Greek doxa) conveys honor and radiance reminding believers to see Jesus not just as a historical figure but as the exalted Lord of glory, the Son of God.
which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- 1 Corinthians 2:8
The name of Jesus is worthy of glory and power when used in faith in prayer (John 14:13) and in serving God (Luke 24:47). The Bible also says that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue will confess (Philippians 2:10–11) that He is Lord.
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