What is the significance of the name Jesus?
The name Jesus means ‘the LORD saves.’ It was given by God’s command and declares his mission: to save his people from their sins. Scripture exalts his name above every other.
An angel told Joseph to name the child Jesus, ‘because he will save his people from their sins’ (Matthew 1:21). The name itself — a form of ‘Joshua,’ meaning ‘the LORD saves’ — announces his purpose.
His name carries unique authority and salvation: ‘there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved’ (Acts 4:12). To call on his name is to be saved.
God has ‘exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,’ so that one day every knee will bow at the name of Jesus (Philippians 2:9–10). His name is to be honored above all.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.