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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

Yeah, it comes from "kristos," meaning "anointed one." To "anoint" is to rub a scented oil on a guy's forehead, signaling that they're in the presence of God.


So.... I can see why we call him "Jesus Christ." "Oily Joshuah" just doesn't have that same ring.

It's also the Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah."