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INRI are the initials of the latin inscription that Pontius Pilate wrote: Jesus of Nazaroth the king of the jews.

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Q: What does inri mean on a crucifix?
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What are the words INRI in Arabic above the crucifix?

INRI is not arabic. it is a latin abbreviation for jesus of nazareth king of the jews.


On a crucifix what does RN mean?

The initials are usually INRI. INRI is an acronym of the Latin inscription IESVS·NAZARENVS·REX·IVDÆORVM (Jesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum), which translates to English as "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."


What does NR mean on a crucifix?

Its INRI, look closer for the I's on both sides. It translates to Jesus of Nazareth, King of Jews


What was the word on top of Jesus' crucifix and what does it mean?

It is Latin , it means Jesus king of the jews. <><><> Agree. Usually shown as INRI. remember that Latin had no letter J, but used the letter I- INRI is an abbreviation for Jesus (of) Nazareth King (Rex) of the Jews.


How is the sign over the Crucifix written in Hebrew?

The sign over the crucifix is usually in Latin: The acronym INRI (Iēsus Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum) represents the Latin inscription which in English reads as "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews".


What does the sigh that says INRI on Jesus Christ cross mean?

The inscription of INRI on the sign above the crucifix is a Latin acronym. The acronym INRI (Iēsus Nazarēnus, Rēx Iūdaeōrum) represents the Latin inscription which in English reads as "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews". John 19:20 states that this was written in three languages: Hebrew, Latin and Greek during the crucifixion of Jesus. The Greek version reads ΙΝΒΙ, representing Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος ὁ Bασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων.[ 4]


How did Mark abbreviate the words 'King of the Jews'?

In Latin, the "J" is an "I". So on the crucifix you see "INRI". This is from "I(J)esus Nazarei, Rex I(J)udiae" Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.


What does INRI really mean?

Iesvs Nazarenvs Rex Ivdaeorvm


What does a crucifix in your left eye mean?

Cancer


When was Inri Cristo born?

Inri Cristo was born in 1948.


What is the writing above a Roman Catholic altar?

If you mean INRI it means Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews.


What does the NR mean on crosses?

INRI (in Latin) or INBI (in Greek) on crosses means "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."