Christs

/ˈkraɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of Christ; multiple representations, appearances, or references to Christ, or potentially multiple figures claiming to be Christ (as in 'false christs').

Etymology

From Christ (Greek Christos, 'the anointed one') plus the English plural suffix -s. The plural form is rare in formal theology but appears in New Testament references to false messiahs.

Kelly Says

The New Testament actually warns about multiple 'christs'—Jesus himself predicted that false messiahs would come and deceive people, so the plural 'christs' has apocalyptic biblical roots.

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