Word
jesse
Phoneticsjesse
/ˈdʒɛsi/
Definitions
01biblical figure
n. the father of King David in the Bible.
n. the son of Obed and the father of King David, as recorded in the Old Testament.
“In the Bible, Jesse was the father of the famous King David.”
“The lineage of the Messiah is traditionally traced back to Jesse, a figure of central importance in Judeo-Christian genealogy.”
02artistic genealogy tree
n. a piece of art, like a stained-glass window, that shows the family tree of Jesus.
n. a representation of the genealogy of Christ in decorative art, often appearing as a branched tree or a large candlestick.
“The cathedral is famous for its beautiful Jesse window from the 12th century.”
“The stonework above the altar featured an intricate Jesse tree, depicting the ancestors of Christ emerging from the sleeping figure of Jesse.”
Technical
Usage
Often used in the compound 'Jesse tree' or 'Jesse window' when referring to specific architectural features.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí), from Hebrew יִשַׁי (Yishai).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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