Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Jesus \Je"sus\, n. [L. Jesus, Gr. ?, from Heb. Y['e]sh?a';
   Y[=a]h Jehovah + h?sh?a' to help.]
   The {Savior}; the name of the Son of God as announced by the
   angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in
   distinction from Christ, his official appellation. --Luke i.
   31.

         Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his
         people from their sins.                  --Matt. i. 21.

   Note: The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative.

               Jesu, do thou my soul receive.     --Keble.

   {The Society of Jesus}. See {Jesuit}.