Messiah in Scripture.
Explore messiah in the Bible through the Hebrew 'Mashiach' (Anointed one, Messiah) and Greek 'Christos' (Christ, Anointed One). Discover how every original-language word for Messiah deepens your understanding of Scripture.
Definition Comparison
| Strong's | Word | Language | Definition | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H4899 | מָשִׁיחַmâshîyach | Hebrew | 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 | 38 |
| G5547 | ΧριστόςChristós | Greek | Christ. - anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus | 530 |
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