Jesús es rey
/xesus es ɾei/from spelling rules
The phrase "Jesus is king" in Spanish is translated as Jesús es rey.
This phrase is a religious statement used to express the belief that Jesus Christ holds supreme authority over the universe.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may hear the variations Jesucristo es el Rey or Jesús es el rey.
Did you know?
- One theory suggests that naming children Jesús became popular as a response to the Muslim custom of naming children Muhammad during the Arab reign in Spain.
- The popularity of the name Jesús in the late 19th century is often attributed to a social reaction by militant Catholics against the era's growing secularisation and anticlericalism in Spanish-speaking societies.
Examples in context
- En nuestra fe, creemos que Jesús es Rey y que su amor y perdón son infinitos.In our faith, we believe that Jesus is King and that his love and forgiveness are infinite.
- En aquel tiempo, el papa declaró que Jesucristo es el Rey supremo del universo.At that time, the pope declared that Jesus Christ is the supreme King of the universe.
- Siempre debemos recordar que, para los cristianos, Jesús es el Rey de nuestras vidas.We must always remember that, for Christians, Jesus is the King of our lives.
- Cada noche, cuando miro hacia arriba y veo las estrellas, recuerdo que Jesús es el Rey de los cielos y la Tierra.Every night, when I look up and see the stars, I remember that Jesus is the King of the heavens and the Earth.
- Jesús es rey de la creación.Jesus is king of creation.
- Para los creyentes, Jesús es rey.For believers, Jesus is king.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing their faith at home.
- SofíaJavier, ¿en qué piensas hoy?Javier, what are you thinking about today?
- JavierPienso que Jesús es rey y nos guía.I think that Jesus is king and guides us.
- SofíaTienes razón, él es nuestro señor.You are right, he is our lord.
- JavierAmén, así es.Amen, that is how it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesús, es, rey, CC BY-SA 4.0.
