Word Study

The meaning of מָשִׁיחַ

Understanding mâshîyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H4899
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מָשִׁיחַ

Phoneticmaw-shee'-akh
Transliterationmâshîyach
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

anointed, Messiah. - anointed - usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint) - specifically, the Messiah 1) anointed, anointed one 1a) of the Messiah, Messianic prince 1b) of the king of Israel 1c) of the high priest of Israel 1d) of Cyrus 1e) of the patriarchs as anointed kings

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

38 total references
ReferenceText
Leviticus 4:16

And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock’s blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord’s anointed?

2 Chronicles 6:42

O Lord God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.

Isaiah 45:1

Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;

Daniel 9:26

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
38x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
Leviticus4
1 Samuel11
2 Samuel6
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles1
Psalms10
Isaiah1
Lamentations1
Daniel2
Habakkuk1

Devotional Reflection

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