mashiach
מָשִׁיחַ
Anointed one.
Technical Meaning
The anointed king or priest of Israel, and by extension the expected deliverer of the age to come. Rendered christos in Greek and 'Christ' in English; Judaism and Christianity read the hope differently.
More Hebrew Terms
- emet — Firmness; faithfulness; truth.
- hesed — Steadfast love; covenant loyalty; mercy.
- mitzvot — Commandments.
- ruach — Breath; wind; spirit.
- torah — Instruction; direction; law.
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- emet Glossary Term — Firmness; faithfulness; truth.
- hesed Glossary Term — Steadfast love; covenant loyalty; mercy.
- ruach Glossary Term — Breath; wind; spirit.
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