JESSE - Definition

Meaning of JESSE

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	Definition:	Jesse In this novel set in 1960, Mexican-American Jesse tries to establish himself in a world which often uses racism to keep him down. Determined to escape life with his alcoholic stepfather and a family heritage of migrant work, Jesse leaves home and moves in with his older brother, Able. Together, the brothers take whatever work they can find and attend Fresno City College. To further complicate matters, the Vietnam War is becoming more intense, and the brothers are pressured to join the protests of Cesar Chavez. more details ...

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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Jes"se\, n. [LL. Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr. ?, fr. Herb. Yishai.] Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art; as: (a) A genealogical tree represented in stained glass. (b) A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also {tree of Jesse}. {Jesse window} (Arch.), a window of which the glazing and tracery represent the tree of Jesse.

Easton Bible Dictionary

	Definition:	firm, or a gift, a son of Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17, 22; Matt. 1:5, 6; Luke 3:32). He was the father of eight sons, the youngest of whom was David (1 Sam. 17:12). The phrase "stem of Jesse" is used for the family of David (Isa. 11:1), and "root of Jesse" for the Messiah (Isa. 11:10; Rev. 5:5). Jesse was a man apparently of wealth and position at Bethlehem (1 Sam. 17:17, 18, 20; Ps. 78:71). The last reference to him is of David's procuring for him an asylum with the king of Moab (1 Sam. 22:3).

Glossary

	Definition:	gift; oblation; one who is

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