messiah
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Noun — In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, a promised savior or deliverer sent by God; in Christianity, specifically Jesus Christ.
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Etymology
From Hebrew mashiach ("anointed one"), via Aramaic, Greek, and Latin, into Middle English "Messyas".
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What does “messiah” mean?
The word “messiah” means in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, a promised savior or deliverer sent by God; in Christianity, specifically Jesus Christ. In plain terms, a promised savior figure — used religiously, or loosely for anyone seen as a hero who will fix everything.
How do you pronounce “messiah”?
“Messiah” is pronounced muh-SEYE-uh (/məˈsaɪ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “messiah” in a sentence?
Here is “messiah” used in a sentence: “Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah foretold in Hebrew scripture.”
What part of speech is “messiah”?
“Messiah” is a noun.
Where does the word “messiah” come from?
The word “messiah” comes from Latin. From Hebrew mashiach ("anointed one"), via Aramaic, Greek, and Latin, into Middle English "Messyas".
Is “messiah” a common word?
“Messiah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “messiah” have?
“Messiah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, a promised savior or deliverer sent by God; in Christianity, specifically Jesus Christ.
What is the difference between "Messiah" and "Christ"?
Both terms refer to a promised savior figure, but "Messiah" is the broader term used across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for a savior sent by God, while "Christ" is specifically the Christian title identifying Jesus as that Messiah. In Christian usage the two are treated as equivalent when applied to Jesus.
Why is "Messiah" sometimes capitalized and sometimes not?
"Messiah" is capitalized when it refers to the specific religious figure recognized in Judaism, Christianity, or Islam, but it is often lowercased when used in its extended, figurative sense for any person seen as a great savior or liberator of a group.
Can "messiah" be used to describe someone who is not a religious figure?
Yes, by extension "messiah" is used figuratively for any person regarded as a great savior or liberator of a group, even outside a strictly religious context.