proper noun / noun
passion
The suffering and death of Jesus.
The congregation reflects on the Passion during Good Friday services.
Etymology
The Latin source means suffering. The religious sense preserves that original meaning specifically for Jesus's final suffering and death.
More examples
- The painting depicts a scene from the Passion.
- She reads the Gospel account of the Passion.
- The choir performs a Bach Passion during Holy Week.
Forms
Passion · Passions
Similar words
- Crucifixion
- Refers specifically to Jesus' execution, not all his suffering.