"Jesus wept" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Calque of Ancient Greek ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς (edákrusen ho Iēsoûs), from John 11:35 in the Bible. See Jesus wept on Wikipedia. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|grc|ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς}} Calque of Ancient Greek ἐδάκρυσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς (edákrusen ho Iēsoûs) Head templates: {{en-interj}} Jesus wept
  1. Expressing annoyed incredulity. Wikipedia link: Jesus wept Translations (expression): doux Jésus (French), ghuil Ìosa (Scottish Gaelic)
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