Its on crosses and I have no clue what it means.
2007-09-19 08:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
INRI is from the Latin phrase, "Iesvs Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorvm," which means, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews."
(The Latin "I" and "V" is the English "J" and "U")
2007-09-19 08:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
INRI is an acronym, an abbreviation for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (Latin for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"). According to the Gospel of John, this inscription was posted in Latin, Greek and Hebrew over Jesus' head (19:19-20) as a warning to anyone who might challenge Rome's control of that territory.
2007-09-20 04:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ieasus (Jesus)
Nazareus(of Nazareth)
Rex(king)
Ieuderum (of Jews)
it's latin. It's what they put on the cross to mock Jesus.
Of course, the real thing would've been spelled out, not INRI, becuase no one would've known what it meant (like saying J of N, K of J- or JONKOJ)
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2007-09-19 08:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Quailman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
IESVS NAZARENAUS REX IVDAEORUM
In Latin, this means: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews (the crime for which Jesus was executed)
In esoteric Christianity and related ceremonial magick, the term also came to be associated with: In Nobis Regnet Ieusis "Jesus Reigns within us" The acronym is sometimes used as a mantra (pronounced IN-REE)
Also, in alchemy the acronym means "Ignus Natura Renovatur Integra "Nature in its Entirety is Regenerated in Fire" A references to the catalytic and cathartic process of chemical and esoteric alchemy. It has an esoteric meaning about the process of spiritual transformation in philosophical alchemy and in esoteric Christianity and certain schools of ceremonial magick.
2007-09-19 08:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by philosophyangel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iesus Nazareneum Rex Iuedeorum (sp.?)
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" in Latin
2007-09-19 08:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by pennstateldsgirl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I.N.R.I. is a Latin abbreviation: "Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum" (Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews). It is supposedly the inscription Pilate had placed on Jesus' cross. He didn't use initials but it wouldn't be readable at the size of most crucifixes.
2007-09-19 08:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I Nurture Retarded Indians
2007-09-19 08:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
If I said, I'd get reported. OOps it doesn't matter, geezah beat me to it.
2007-09-19 08:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
"I'm Nailed Right In"
or
"I'm Not Really Imortal"
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2007-09-19 08:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 7⤋