36 plus names of Jesus / Yeshua

By Kirk on September 22, 2024

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, Christians have identified numerous names and titles for Jesus Christ, reflecting His roles, nature, and character. Here are some of the key ones:

Old Testament Titles (Prophecies and Foreshadowing)

While the name "Jesus" does not appear explicitly in the Old Testament, many titles and descriptions of the Messiah are understood by Christians to refer to Jesus:

Messiah or Anointed One (Daniel 9:25-26)
Immanuel ("God with us") (Isaiah 7:14)
The Branch (Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5)
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
The Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:10)
The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53)
The Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:23; Psalm 23)
The Angel of the Lord (Exodus 3:2-6; Genesis 22:11-12)
The Star out of Jacob (Numbers 24:17)
The Shiloh (Genesis 49:10)
The Rock (Deuteronomy 32:4, 15; 1 Corinthians 10:4)
The Redeemer (Job 19:25; Isaiah 59:20)

New Testament Titles and Names

In the New Testament, many titles and names are explicitly used for Jesus, emphasizing His divinity, mission, and relationship with humanity:

Jesus (Matthew 1:21) – "Yeshua" meaning "The Lord saves"
Christ or Messiah (Matthew 16:16) – The Anointed One
Son of God (Luke 1:35; John 3:16)
Son of Man (Matthew 8:20) – emphasizing His humanity and divinity
The Word (John 1:1-14) – "Logos," indicating Jesus as the divine Word incarnate
Lamb of God (John 1:29, 36) – referring to His sacrificial role
King of Kings and Lord of Lords (Revelation 19:16)
The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 22:13) – the beginning and the end
The Light of the World (John 8:12)
The Bread of Life (John 6:35)
The Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
The Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)
The Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
The True Vine (John 15:1)
The Bridegroom (Matthew 9:15)
The High Priest (Hebrews 4:14)
The Holy One of God (Mark 1:24)
The Firstborn of all Creation (Colossians 1:15)
The Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23)
The Image of the Invisible God (Colossians 1:15)
The Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6)
The Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)
The Advocate (1 John 2:1)
The Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)

These names reflect various aspects of Jesus' identity, including His divine nature, His role as Savior, His relationship to the Father, and His mission to redeem humanity.