Ecce

/ˈɛtʃeɪ/ interjection

Definition

Latin word meaning 'behold!' or 'look!'—used to direct attention to something significant.

Etymology

From Latin 'ecce' (imperative form of 'ek-' related to 'here'). Famous in the phrase 'Ecce Homo' ('Behold the Man') used in religious and artistic contexts.

Kelly Says

'Ecce Homo' is one of the most famous art subjects—it depicts the moment when Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd, and that single Latin word carries all the drama and weight of that moment!

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