Dictionary term
Name of Jesus
Direct answer
Name of Jesus refers to the authority, identity, presence, mercy, and saving lordship of Jesus Christ in Christian faith and prayer.
Name of Jesus means the authority and saving identity of Christ, not a verbal talisman.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Also appears in
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Name of Jesus when explaining prayer, worship, protection, confession, salvation, authority, and spiritual discernment.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use the name of Jesus to manipulate, threaten, or claim guaranteed control over outcomes.
- Reference category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Related terms
- Blessing, Blood of Jesus, Armor of God, Spiritual Warfare
The story behind Name of Jesus
Devotion to the name of Jesus shaped liturgy, prayer, hymns, monastic practice, and pastoral care across Christian traditions.
Name of Jesus in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Name of Jesus asks whether fear is yielding to trust in Christ himself.
The Great Almanac frames Name of Jesus with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Name of Jesus in the Bible
The New Testament presents the name of Jesus as the name in which people are saved, healed, baptized, gathered, and sent.
Why Name of Jesus matters
Name of Jesus matters because Christian protection language should point to the living Christ rather than fear of spiritual techniques.
Example in a reading: A page can say calling on Jesus name is an act of trust, not a magic shield controlled by pronunciation.
Interpretive caution: Do not use the name of Jesus to manipulate, threaten, or claim guaranteed control over outcomes.
How Name of Jesus is used in a reading
Use Name of Jesus when explaining prayer, worship, protection, confession, salvation, authority, and spiritual discernment.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Name of Jesus is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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