משיח
mashiach
The English phrase 'Christ' is translated into Hebrew as משיח (mashiach).
משיח is the title used for Jesus of Nazareth.
Meaning: title for Jesus of Nazareth (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word משיח literally means 'anointed one'.
How do you pronounce it?
mashiach
Did you know?
- The root of משיח is the verb מָשַׁח (mashach), which specifically describes the action of spreading or smearing something over a surface.
- The concept of the משיח in Jewish tradition differs from the Christian view, as the figure is traditionally expected to be a human king and political leader rather than a divine being.
- In modern Hebrew, משיח is used not only as a name but also as a noun to describe a long-awaited savior or a transformative leader in a secular political context.
Examples in context
- מַה־מְשִׁיחַ אוֹמֵר וּמַה־מְשִׁיחַ עוֹשֶׂה?What does the Messiah say and what does the Messiah do?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a religious text.
- עידו Idoנועה, את יודעת מה זה משיח?Noa, at yoda'at ma ze mashiach?Noa, do you know what Christ is?
- נועה Noaכן, עידו, זה תואר של מנהיג.Ken, Ido, ze to'ar shel manhig.Yes, Ido, it is a title of a leader.
- עידו Idoהאם המשיח הוא דמות היסטורית?Ha'im hamashiach hu dmut historit?Is the Christ a historical figure?
- נועה Noaזה תלוי במי שאתה שואל.Ze taluy bemi she'ata sho'el.That depends on who you ask.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries משיח, CC BY-SA 4.0.
