Why the Name Jesus?

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efpierce's picture
Why the Name Jesus?

I have a question for the forum, or rather a series of questions. Maybe someone else knows that answer to these:
When was the name Jesus first used? Was it 2,014 years ago or was the name already used before that?
Also, why do people choose the name Jesus for their children? Aren't there better names in Biblical society such as Jehovah, Allah and maybe even God?
And another, why are we using the name Jesus for our children when I can't use the name Jesus in vain when I cuss someone out?

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Capt.Bobfm's picture
Good questions, all.
SammyShazaam's picture
Haha! If Jesus looked
firebolt's picture
Wow, you guys just opened up
SammyShazaam's picture
That's a really good question
mysticrose's picture
I think the name Jesus was
Nyarlathotep's picture
Because Jesus is the Greek
SammyShazaam's picture
Well, if you're going for the

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