المجد ليسوع
al-majdu li-yasūʻ
The phrase "praise Jesus" is translated into Arabic as المجد ليسوع (al-majdu li-yasūʻ).
المجد ليسوع is used as an expression of worship or glorification directed toward Jesus Christ. It is primarily used in a Christian liturgical or devotional context within Arabic-speaking communities.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase can be understood as "glory to Jesus". The preposition li- attached to yasūʻ functions as "to" or "for", indicating the recipient of the glory.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the form المجد ليسوع, the preposition li- is attached to yasūʻ to indicate the recipient of the glory.
How do you pronounce it?
al-majdu li-yasūʻ
Did you know?
- While the phrase المجد ليسوع is used by Christians, the name يسوع is specifically used by Arab Christians to distinguish Jesus from the Islamic prophet 'Isa' mentioned in the Quran.
- While المجد ليسوع is used in worship, Arabic-speaking Christians often use the phrase الحمد لله ('praise be to God') in daily conversation, a phrase shared with their Muslim neighbors.
- The word المجد ('glory') shares a root with the word for 'generosity' and 'nobility', linking the concept of divine praise to high social honor in Arabic culture.
Examples in context
- المجد ليسوع دائماً.al-majdu li-yasūʿan dāʾiman.Glory be to Jesus always.
- نحن نرفع المجد ليسوع.naḥnu narfaʿu al-majda li-yasūʿ.We offer glory to Jesus.
Example conversation
Omar and Layla are praying together in a quiet room.
- عمر Omarيا ليلى، المجد ليسوع في كل وقت.yā Laylā, al-majdu li-yasūʿ fī kulli waqt.Layla, glory be to Jesus at all times.
- ليلى Laylaنعم يا عمر، هو مخلصنا.naʿam yā ʿUmar, huwa mukhalliṣunā.Yes Omar, he is our savior.
- عمر Omarالمجد ليسوع في حياتنا.al-majdu li-yasūʿ fī ḥayātinā.Glory to Jesus in our lives.
- ليلى Laylaآمين، المجد لله.āmīn, al-majdu lillāh.Amen, glory to God.
