have Jesus in one's heart en · VERB
Pronunciation
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- /həv ˈd͡ʒiːzəs ɪn wʌnz ˈhɑːt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /həv ˈd͡ʒizəs ɪn wʌnz ˈhɑɹt/ (General-American)
Etymology
Possibly a reference to Ephesians 3:14 and 17 of the Bible (King James Version, spelling modernized): “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, […] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, […]”.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To be a firm believer in the Christian faith.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had Jesus in one's heart | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had Jesus in one's heart | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| having Jesus in one's heart | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| has Jesus in one's heart | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
pl mieć Boga w sercu (to be a firm believer in the Christian faith) · fi olla harras kristitty (to be a firm believer in the Christian faith) · mk да се би́де по́божен христи́јанин (to be a firm believer in the Christian faith)