seen it near Jesus statues or crosses
2006-06-25 10:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by viking 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
INRI is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase IESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDAEORVM, which translates to English as: "Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews".
2006-06-25 10:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
On certain depictions of the Crucifix, both sculpted and pictoral, especially as related to the Catholic religion, one may see a stylized plaque or parchment with the letters INRI just above or below the figure of Jesus Christ. In some cases, these letters may be carved into the cross.
In the Gospel of John (19:19-20) the inscription is explained:
"Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.' Many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek."
Latin for "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" is "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum" and the acronym for this title is INRI.
2006-06-25 10:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Heather R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letters INRI stood for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" (written in Latin).
2006-06-25 10:38:37 · answer #3 · answered by Caleb B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
(LATIN)
2006-06-25 10:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Yes_It's_Me! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Never Resurrect Independently
2006-06-25 10:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You asked a good question & got answers with the correct interpretation so I am just going to comment on those that are making fun of the appreviation.
2006-06-25 10:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by ~Sheila~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure the latin words but it translates as 'Jesus of Nazereth, King of the Jews'
2006-06-25 11:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by Marz-2kaii8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-25 10:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the latin which translates to "jesus of nazareth, king of the jews"
2006-06-25 10:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋