In the tapestry of Christian theology, the multifaceted identity of Jesus Christ is revealed through various names attributed to Him in the Bible. These names are not merely titles but windows into the profound nature and character of the Son of God. As believers, understanding and embracing these names enriches our spiritual journey and deepens our relationship with the Savior. Let’s embark on a journey of exploration into the significance of some of the most powerful names of Jesus.
The Names of Jesus:
1. Emmanuel – God with Us: In Matthew 1:23, we encounter the prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who embodies the divine presence among humanity. Emmanuel signifies God’s desire to dwell intimately with His creation, bridging the gap between heaven and earth.
2. Jesus – Savior: The very name Jesus (Yeshua) means “God saves.” It encapsulates His mission on earth – to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). Jesus is not only the bringer of salvation but the embodiment of it, offering redemption to all who believe in Him.
3. Christ – Anointed One: “Christ” is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew term “Messiah,” signifying the chosen and anointed one of God. Jesus fulfils numerous Old Testament prophecies as the long-awaited Messiah, the King who reigns with righteousness and authority.
4. Son of God – Divine Nature: As the Son of God, Jesus shares the divine nature with the Father. This title emphasizes His unique relationship with God and His role in the Trinity, embodying perfect love, wisdom, and power.
5. Son of Man – Humanity: In calling Himself the Son of Man, Jesus emphasizes His humanity, identifying with us in our joys, sorrows, and struggles. He experienced life’s challenges firsthand, making Him a compassionate and understanding advocate for humanity.
6. Lamb of God – Sacrificial Atonement: John the Baptist’s proclamation, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29), encapsulates Jesus’ sacrificial mission. He became the ultimate Passover Lamb, offering Himself as a sinless sacrifice to reconcile humanity with God.
7. Alpha and Omega – Eternal Existence: In Revelation 22:13, Jesus declares Himself as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. This title underscores His eternal nature, omnipotence, and sovereignty over all creation.
8. The Good Shepherd – Loving Care: Jesus portrays Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep (John 10:11). He guides, protects, and nurtures His flock, exemplifying sacrificial love and unwavering commitment to His followers.
9. The Way, the Truth, and the Life – Divine Guidance: Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). He is the exclusive path to salvation, the embodiment of truth, and the source of abundant life.
10. King of Kings and Lord of Lords – Supreme Authority: Revelation 19:16 portrays Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, reigning with unparalleled authority and sovereignty. He is the ultimate ruler, surpassing all earthly powers and dominions.
Conclusion:
The names of Jesus encompass His divine nature, salvific mission, and profound significance in the Christian faith. Each name reveals a unique aspect of His character, ministry, and relationship with humanity. As we meditate on these names, let us deepen our reverence, love, and devotion to the One who is Emmanuel, Jesus Christ – our Savior, Shepherd, and King.
In embracing the fullness of His names, we find comfort, guidance, and hope for our journey of faith, knowing that He is indeed the Alpha and Omega – the beginning and the end of our salvation story. May our hearts resound with praise and adoration for the matchless Name above all names – Jesus, the Son of God, who reigns forevermore. Amen.
More Names of Jesus from the Bible:
Jesus Christ – Matthew 1:1 “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ…”
Son of God – Matthew 14:33 “Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.”
Messiah – John 1:41 “He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.”
Son of Man – Matthew 8:20 “And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.”
Savior – Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Emmanuel – Matthew 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Lamb of God – John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
King of Kings – Revelation 19:16 “And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Lord of Lords – Revelation 19:16 “And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
The Word – John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
The Good Shepherd – John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
The Light of the World – John 8:12 “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
The Way, the Truth, and the Life – John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
The Alpha and the Omega – Revelation 22:13 “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
The Bread of Life – John 6:35 “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
The Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Resurrection and the Life – John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
The True Vine – John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”
The Cornerstone – Ephesians 2:20 “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
The Redeemer – Job 19:25 “For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:”
The High Priest – Hebrews 4:14 “Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.”
The Holy One of God – Mark 1:24 “Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.”
The Lion of the Tribe of Judah – Revelation 5:5 “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.”
The Morning Star – Revelation 22:16 “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
The Anchor of Hope – Hebrews 6:19 “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
The Chief Cornerstone – Ephesians 2:20 “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
The Mediator – 1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”
The Author and Finisher of our Faith – Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
The Beloved Son – Matthew 3:17 “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
The Head of the Church – Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.”
The Master – Matthew 23:10 “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.”
The Resurrection – John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
The Living Stone – 1 Peter 2:4 “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”
The Just One – Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:”
The Mediator of the New Covenant – Hebrews 9:15 “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.”
The Judge – Acts 10:42 “And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.”
The Shepherd and Overseer of Souls – 1 Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
The Image of the Invisible God – Colossians 1:15 “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”
The Captain of Salvation – Hebrews 2:10 “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
The King Eternal – 1 Timothy 1:17 “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
The Bridegroom – Matthew 9:15 “And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.”
The Rock – 1 Corinthians 10:4 “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”
The Advocate – 1 John 2:1 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”
The Lamb without blemish – 1 Peter 1:19 “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”
The Amen – Revelation 3:14 “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”
The True Witness – Revelation 3:14 “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”
The Firstborn over all creation – Colossians 1:15 “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”
The Everlasting Father – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Holy One and the Just – Acts 3:14 “But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;”
The Man of Sorrows – Isaiah 53:3 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”
The Overseer – 1 Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
The Dayspring from on high – Luke 1:78 “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”
The Governor – Matthew 2:6 “And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.”
The Only Begotten Son – John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
The Unspeakable Gift – 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
The Comforter – John 14:16 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
The Light of Men – John 1:4 “In him was life; and the life was the light of men.”
The King of Glory – Psalm 24:7 “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”
The Servant of Jehovah – Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
The Consolation of Israel – Luke 2:25 “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”
The Overseer – 1 Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
The Dayspring from on high – Luke 1:78 “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,”
The Governor – Matthew 2:6 “And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.”
The Only Begotten Son – John 1:14 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
The Unspeakable Gift – 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”
The Comforter – John 14:16 “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abiotic The Light of Men – John 1:4 “In him was life; and the life was the light of men.”
The King of Glory – Psalm 24:7 “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”
The Servant of Jehovah – Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
The Consolation of Israel – Luke 2:25 “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”
The Head of Every Principality and Power – Colossians 2:10 “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
The Bridegroom – John 3:29 “He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.”
The Rock – Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
The Anchor of Hope – Hebrews 6:19 “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;”
The Chief Cornerstone – Ephesians 2:20 “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;”
The Mediator – 1 Timothy 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”
The Author and Finisher of our Faith – Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
The Beloved Son – Matthew 3:17 “And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
The Head of the Church – Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.”
The Master – Matthew 23:10 “Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.”
The Resurrection – John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
The Living Stone – 1 Peter 2:4 “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”
The Just One – Acts 7:52 “Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:”
The Mediator of the New Covenant – Hebrews 9:15 “And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.”
The Judge – Acts 10:42 “And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.”
The Shepherd and Overseer of Souls – 1 Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
The Image of the Invisible God – Colossians 1:15 “Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:”
The Captain of Salvation – Hebrews 2:10 “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
The King Eternal – 1 Timothy 1:17 “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
The Horn of Salvation – Luke 1:69 “And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;”
The Son of the Most High – Luke 1:32 “He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:”
The King of Israel – John 1:49 “Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.”
The Author of Salvation – Hebrews 2:10 “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world – John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
The Resurrection and the Life – John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
The Way, the Truth, and the Life – John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
The Head of Every Principality and Power – Colossians 2:10 “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
The Bridegroom – Matthew 9:15 “And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.”
The Door of the Sheep – John 10:7 “Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.”
The Lamb Slain from the Foundation of the World – Revelation 13:8 “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
The Word of God – Revelation 19:13 “And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.”
The Amen – Revelation 3:14 “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”
The Lion of the Tribe of Judah – Revelation 5:5 “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.”
The Mighty God – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Bright and Morning Star – Revelation 22:16 “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
The Sun of Righteousness – Malachi 4:2 “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”
The Consolation of Israel – Luke 2:25 “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”
The Chief Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:4 “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
The Living Stone – 1 Peter 2:4 “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”
The Bread from Heaven – John 6:32 “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.”
The Bread of God – John 6:33 “For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.”
The Living Bread – John 6:51 “I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
The Resurrection and the Life – John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
The True Vine – John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”
The Door of the Sheep – John 10:7 “Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.”
The Bright and Morning Star – Revelation 22:16 “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
The Alpha and Omega – Revelation 22:13 “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
The Root of Jesse – Revelation 5:5 “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.”
The Dayspring from on High – Luke 1:78 “Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us”
The Living Stone – 1 Peter 2:4 “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”
The Precious Cornerstone – Isaiah 28:16 “Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”
The Mighty God – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Everlasting Father – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Wonderful Counselor – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
The Man of Sorrows – Isaiah 53:3 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”
The Servant of the Lord – Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”
The Commander of the People – Isaiah 55:4 “Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.”
The Righteous One – Acts 3:14 “But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.”
The Shepherd and Bishop of Souls – 1 Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”
The Faithful Witness – Revelation 1:5 “And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”
The Chief Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:4 “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
The Rock of Offense – 1 Peter 2:8 “And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.”
The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness – Revelation 3:14 “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”
The King of Saints – Revelation 15:3 “And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.”
The True Light – John 1:9 “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.”
The Heir of All Things – Hebrews 1:2 “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;”
The Word of Life – 1 John 1:1 “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;”
The Consolation of Israel – Luke 2:25 “And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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