Ο Χριστός είναι βασιλιάς
O Christos einai vasilias
The English phrase "Christ is king" is translated into Greek as Ο Χριστός είναι βασιλιάς (O Christos einai vasilias).
This phrase is a religious statement used to assert that Jesus Christ is the sovereign ruler of the universe.
How do you pronounce it?
O Christos einai vasilias
Did you know?
- The word Χριστός is not a name, but a title meaning 'the Anointed One'.
- The word for 'king' βασιλιάς may have roots in the Anatolian languages, suggesting that early Greek concepts of royalty were influenced by neighboring cultures.
- In many Greek-speaking contexts, this phrase functions more as a profound theological confession than a simple descriptive sentence.
Examples in context
- Ο Χριστός είναι ο Βασιλιάς των βασιλιάδων και ο Κύριος των Κυρίων.Christ is the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
- Ο Χριστός είναι Βασιλιάς!Christ is King!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their faith while walking together.
- Ελένη EleniΔημήτρη, τι σημαίνει η πίστη σου για σένα;Dimítri, ti siménei i písthi sou gia séna?Dimitris, what does your faith mean to you?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣημαίνει ότι ο Χριστός είναι βασιλιάς της ζωής μου.Siménei óti o Christós eínai vasiliás tis zoís mou.It means that Christ is king of my life.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ όμορφη η σκέψη αυτή.Eínai polý ómorphi i sképsi aftí.That is a very beautiful thought.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Ελένη.Efcharistó, Eléni.Thank you, Eleni.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Χριστός, βασιλιάς, είναι, ο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
