en el nombre de Jesús
/en el nombɾe de xesus/from spelling rules
The English phrase "in the name of Jesus" is translated into Spanish as en el nombre de Jesús.
This phrase is used in Christian prayers to indicate that the request is made through the authority of Jesus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal word-for-word translation of the English equivalent: en (in), el (the), nombre (name), de (of), Jesús (Jesus).
Which one should you use?
While en el nombre de Jesús is a commonly used and universally recognized way to say "In the Name of Jesus", you may also use En nombre de Jesucristo to say "In the Name of Jesus Christ".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico or the Dominican Republic, you may hear the alternative En el nombre del Señor, which means "In the Name of the Lord".
Did you know?
- The word nombre in the phrase can also be a spoken contraction of ¡no, hombre!, which is an exclamation meaning 'man!' or 'hey!'
Examples in context
- En el nombre de Jesús, bendigo a todos los presentesIn the Name of Jesus, I bless all who are present
- Oramos en el nombre de Jesús.We pray in the name of Jesus.
- Te pido sanación en el nombre de Jesús.I ask you for healing in the name of Jesus.
- Todo lo hacemos en el nombre de Jesús.We do everything in the name of Jesus.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are praying together at home.
- JavierSeñor, bendice a nuestra familia.Lord, bless our family.
- LucíaLo pedimos en el nombre de Jesús.We ask it in the name of Jesus.
- JavierAmén, que así sea.Amen, may it be so.
- LucíaGracias por este momento de paz.Thank you for this moment of peace.
