the Resurrection

noun

in Christianity

1

: the event told about in the Bible in which Jesus Christ returned to life after his death

2

or the resurrection : the event told about in the Bible in which dead people will be brought back to life before the day of final judgment

Examples of the Resurrection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and carries a message rooted in peace. —Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026

The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross. —Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026

Faithful around Orange County celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday in services outdoors and indoors, at dawn and after breakfast. —Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026

The first witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus did not keep their claim to themselves. —Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the Resurrection

• interconnection
• microinjection
• superinfection
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection