Etymology

Jesus wept

Today it means: Expressing annoyed or shocked incredulity. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς
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  1. Ancient Greek · calque ofἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς
  2. English todayJesus wept

Calque of Ancient Greek ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς (edákrusen ho Iēsoûs), from John 11:35 in the Bible. See Jesus wept on Wikipedia.

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