what does INRI mean on the cross of Jesus?

Answer 1

Iesus Nazarene Rex Iudeaorum

Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews

They didn't have the letter 'J' in Latin.

Answer 2

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". It appears in the New Testament of the Christian Bible in the Gospel John (19:19). Each of the other accounts for Jesus' death have a different sign.Matthew (27:37); Mark (15:26); and Luke (23:38).

Many crucifixes and other depictions of the crucifixion include a stylized plaque or parchment, called a titulus or title, bearing the letters INRI, occasionally carved directly into the cross, and usually just above the figure of Jesus.

In the Gospel of John (19:19–20) the inscription is explained:

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. (King James Version)

Some Eastern Orthodox Churches use the Greek letters INBI based on the Greek text of the inscription on the cross, Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος ὁ Bασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων. Some other change the title to ὁ Bασιλεὺς τοῦ κόσμου (the King of the World), not implying that this was really what was written, but that it is what should have been written. Also some other Eastern Orthodox Churches (such as the Romanian Orthodox Church) use the version INRI.

In Hebrew, the phrase is commonly rendered ישוע הנצרי ומלך היהודים (Yeshua` HaNotsri U'Melech HaYehudim/ IPA: [jeːʃuːɑʕ hɑnːɑʦeri meleχ hɑjːəhuðiːm]). This is most probably in order that the acronym constitute the tetragrammaton (יהוה). It is possible that the titulus was written in Aramaic, the local vernacular, rather than Hebrew.

As Pilate was loath to crucify Jesus without justification, he used the standing Roman treaty with the Jews which allowed them limited self-government, see Iudaea Province for details. When the Jewish priests complained that Jesus was interfering with that self-rule by claiming to be the Son of God (see Sanhedrin Trial of Jesus), Pilate challenged him to deny that he was the "King of the Jews". Jesus did not deny the accusation. Pilate's reluctance to crucify Jesus, according to Christian texts, stands in contrast to his willingness to crucify countless thousands of other Jews and Samaritans during his rule.[1]

Some believe that the justification for his crucifixion was his claim to an illegitimate title. However, John 19:21–22 KJV, alludes that Pilate rejected the charge that Jesus was crucified because he falsely claimed to be king and instead stated that Jesus was crucified because he was the King of the Jews. Thus, some Christians as early as the second century[2] report that Pilate was convinced that Jesus was the Messiah.

Answer 3

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". It appears in the New Testament of the Christian Bible in the Gospel John (19:19). Each of the other accounts for Jesus' death have a different sign.Matthew (27:37); Mark (15:26); and Luke (23:38).

Many crucifixes and other depictions of the crucifixion include a stylized plaque or parchment, called a titulus or title, bearing the letters INRI, occasionally carved directly into the cross, and usually just above the figure of Jesus.

In the Gospel of John (19:19–20) the inscription is explained:

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. (King James Version)
Some Eastern Orthodox Churches use the Greek letters INBI based on the Greek text of the inscription on the cross, Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος ὁ Bασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων. Some other change the title to ὁ Bασιλεὺς τοῦ κόσμου (the King of the World), not implying that this was really what was written, but that it is what should have been written. Also some other Eastern Orthodox Churches (such as the Romanian Orthodox Church) use the version INRI.

In Hebrew, the phrase is commonly rendered ישוע הנצרי ומלך היהודים (Yeshua` HaNotsri U'Melech HaYehudim/ IPA: [jeːʃuːɑʕ hɑnːɑʦeri meleχ hɑjːəhuðiːm]). This is most probably in order that the acronym constitute the tetragrammaton (יהוה). It is possible that the titulus was written in Aramaic, the local vernacular, rather than Hebrew.

As Pilate was loath to crucify Jesus without justification, he used the standing Roman treaty with the Jews which allowed them limited self-government, see Iudaea Province for details. When the Jewish priests complained that Jesus was interfering with that self-rule by claiming to be the Son of God (see Sanhedrin Trial of Jesus), Pilate challenged him to deny that he was the "King of the Jews". Jesus did not deny the accusation. Pilate's reluctance to crucify Jesus, according to Christian texts, stands in contrast to his willingness to crucify countless thousands of other Jews and Samaritans during his rule.[1]

Some believe that the justification for his crucifixion was his claim to an illegitimate title. However, John 19:21–22 KJV, alludes that Pilate rejected the charge that Jesus was crucified because he falsely claimed to be king and instead stated that Jesus was crucified because he was the King of the Jews. Thus, some Christians as early as the second century[2] report that Pilate was convinced that Jesus was the Messiah.

Answer 4

Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum
Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews

Answer 5

The Latin form of
"Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" is
"Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum"

The first letters of this title
provides us with INRI.

Answer 6

Iesus Nazararenus Rex Iudaeorum

The title Pilate gave him, Jesus Nazareth, the King of Jews

Answer 7

The letters "INRI" are initials for the Latin title that Pontius Pilate had written over the head of Jesus Christ on the cross (John 19:19). Latin
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Answer 8

I understand this as an analogy. Taking the cross while following Jesus means in the situations when something feels uncomfortable, you still do what is right, as some say what Jesus would do. What happened to Jesus when He picked up His cross? First, He submitted Himself to the God's will and fulfilled the prophecy. Second, He sacrificed Himself for others. Third, today Jesus is with God and is God, as He was prior to His first coming. Forth, His most famous person, who ever lived on Earth. What year is it now, oh yeah, it’s 2009 from His birth.

Answer 9

Iesvs Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorvm

Answer 10

It is Latin for "king of the Jews"
When the Romans crucified their convicted they wrote the crime out and nailed it above the victims head so that the public would know why the criminal was sentenced to death.
When they nailed Jesus of Nazareth to the cross the Governor had the crime of conviction written out in three separate languages by the accusers request. I believe it was in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.