Phrase guide

seven last words

name · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

Alternative letter-case form of seven last words

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, plural, plural-only

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noun

Meaning 2

The seven short phrases uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion, as recorded in the four canonical gospels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: Christianity

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History

Etymology

Ellipsis from seven last words from the cross.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sept paroles — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • French: sept dernières paroles — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • German: sieben letzen Worte — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • Italian: sette ultime parole — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • Spanish: siete últimas palabras — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • Spanish: Siete Palabras — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • Tagalog: Huling Pitong Wika — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion
  • Tagalog: Pitong Huling Salita — seven sayings uttered by Jesus during his crucifixion