noun
- A representation of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, typically depicted as a tree with Jesse (father of King David) at the root and Christ at the top; also called a Jesse tree.
Usage: religious/historical; often capitalized in formal contexts
Examples
- The cathedral's stained glass window featured a beautiful jesse showing the lineage from Jesse to Jesus.
- Medieval churches often displayed a jesse to illustrate Christ's descent from the house of David.
- The jesse tree is a common symbol in Christian art and architecture.