ישוע המשיח
yeshua hamashiach
The English phrase "Jesus messiah" is translated into Hebrew as ישוע המשיח (yeshua hamashiach).
This phrase refers to the central figure of Christianity as the promised savior. While ישוע is the Hebrew word for "Jesus", the term HaMashiach means "the Messiah". Other related terms include HaNotzri, meaning "the Nazarene" and Yeshua Ben-David, which translates to "Jesus, Son of David".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ישוע המשיח, the definite article is attached to המשיח (the Messiah) rather than to ישוע (Jesus), which is the standard way to handle titles in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce it?
yeshua hamashiach
Did you know?
- In many Hebrew contexts, using the phrase ישוע המשיח to describe Jesus can be seen as a specific theological choice, as the word משיח is also used in Jewish liturgy to refer to a future king.
- In Hebrew, the word משיח (Messiah) is derived from the root meaning 'to anoint', referring to the ancient practice of pouring oil on a person to signify a sacred office.
- The name ישוע shares a root with the word for 'salvation', meaning the name itself is a linguistic promise of rescue.
Examples in context
- ישוע המשיח הוא מרכז האמונה שלהם.Yeshua ha-Mashiach hu merkaz ha-emuna shelahem.Jesus Messiah is the center of their faith.
Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are discussing a history project.
- דניאל Danielמאיה, את מכירה את ישוע המשיח?Maya, at mekira et Yeshua ha-Mashiach?Maya, do you know Jesus the Messiah?
- מאיה Mayaכן, אני יודעת עליו הרבה.Ken, ani yodaat alav harbe.Yes, I know a lot about him.
- דניאל Danielהוא דמות מאוד חשובה.Hu dmuta meod hashuva.He is a very important figure.
- מאיה Mayaזה נכון, דניאל.Ze nachon, Daniel.That is true, Daniel.
