Jesus wept

English

Etymology

Calque of Ancient Greek ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς (edákrusen ho Iēsoûs), from John 11:35 in the Bible. See Jesus wept on Wikipedia.

Interjection

Expressing annoyed incredulity.
- 1965, Anthony Burgess, A vision of battlements:
  "Oh, Ennis, oh God Almighty, Ennis. What's the hell's got into you these last few weeks? Oh, Jesus wept, what am I going to do with you?" Major Muir wrung his hands.

Translations

expression

French: doux Jésus (fr)
Scottish Gaelic: ghuil Ìosa

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