The Quran, Islam's holy book, doesn't explicitly state what language Jesus (Isa in Arabic) spoke.
However, considering the historical context of Jesus's life in the Middle East during the first century, and drawing parallels with scholarly understanding in other faiths and historical research, we can infer some possibilities:
- Aramaic: Most scholars believe that Jesus primarily spoke Aramaic, a common language in the region at that time. A Galilean dialect of Aramaic was likely his everyday language.
- Hebrew: Jesus likely also knew Hebrew, the language of Jewish scripture and religious practice. He would have used Hebrew in synagogues and when reading the Torah.
- Greek: It is also possible Jesus had some knowledge of Greek, as it was a lingua franca in the Roman Empire, though this is less certain than Aramaic or Hebrew.
In conclusion, while the Quran doesn't directly specify the language of Jesus, based on historical context, it is highly probable that he primarily spoke Aramaic and likely had knowledge of Hebrew, and possibly some Greek.
