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Chr

Chr

1 9.8
A short form writers use for Christ
  • noun
: Cristo
  • The teachings of Jesus are often referenced in Christian literature.

Examples

  • In the Bible, the book of Chronicles provides a historical account of the Israelite people.

  • Many church services include readings from the book of Chronicles.

  • Here are the notes from 1 Chr 21:1

    Blog text (31)

  • Live "resolutely in the presence of the Lord," and continue "to grow strong" (2 Chr 27:6).

    Blog text (6)

  • However, the phrase is not a doublet because it occurs twice more at Deut 21:15 and 1 Chr 4:5.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Other cases of this type where catchwords do not match the parallel verse are at Exod 6:29, 29:27, and 2 Chr 20:12.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The adversary in 1 Chr 21:1 is likely a human enemy, probably a nearby nation whose hostility against Israel pressured David into numbering the people so he could assess his military strength (page 550).

    Blog text (31)

Synonyms

Christ
vsChr
∞ 3.5

Title for Jesus whom Christians accept as their savior and the Son of God

is the written abbreviation used instead of the full religious title

Surface Forms

Chr singular

Etymology

Chr is a short form of Christ, from the Greek Christos meaning 'chosen', and people used Chr in writing to stand for Jesus Christ.