What Does Inri Mean Above The Cross. Nov 9 2003 0336 IST div classsection1div classNormalINRI stems from the Latin phrase Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum meaning Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews. What does it mean and why exactly is it there. People are naturally curious about the meaning of these letters. This phrase was inscribed on the cross of Jesus during his crucifixion.
Which translates to Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews. It read Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews. In the gospel you can read that Jesus speaks very often about the kingdom of God as His kingdom. Jesus accusators the spiritual leaders said to Pilate that Jesus claimed to be the king of the Jews. This phrase was used to mock Jesus about claiming that he is the King of the Jews. The letters INRI are printed on a scroll pinned above the body of Jesus on most crucifixes.
The four letters are a titulus Latin for label inscribed above Jesus Christ on the Crucifix.
People are naturally curious about the meaning of these letters. In place of using of J. In the gospel you can read that Jesus speaks very often about the kingdom of God as His kingdom. We know from Scripture that what was actually written was Jesus of. What does the word INRI on the cross of the Lord Jesus mean. The last letter I is an abbreviation for the word Ivdaeorum which translated is Jews.