No. 5,179 in Dutch
jessias
"Jessias" is the Dutch word for "Messiah," meaning a savior or liberator, often with religious connotations.
In a sentence
De jessias werd al lang voorspeld in oude geschriften.
The messiah had been foretold long ago in ancient scriptures.
Here, the word 'jessias' is used in a religious context, referring to the prophesied savior in a faith tradition.
Hij werd gezien als een jessias voor de mensen in nood.
He was seen as a messiah for the people in need.
In this sentence, 'jessias' is used metaphorically to describe someone admired or expected to bring positive change.
Het idee van een jessias wordt verschillend geïnterpreteerd in verschillende culturen.
The concept of a messiah is interpreted differently across various cultures.
Here, 'jessias' refers generally to the concept of a savior figure, viewed from a neutral and broad perspective.
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