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