משיח
mashiach
The Hebrew word for "messiah" is משיח (mashiach).
משיח refers to an extremely powerful divine figure.
Meaning: an extremely powerful divine figure (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word comes from the root מ–ש–ח, meaning 'to anoint', so it literally means 'the anointed one'.
How do you pronounce it?
mashiach
Did you know?
- In ancient Israel, the term משיח was not reserved for a divine savior but was used to describe any crowned king or high priest.
- The Hebrew root מ–ש–ח also appears in the word for 'ointment' or 'salve', linking the spiritual title to a physical medicine.
- In Jewish tradition, the משיח is expected to be a human leader and a descendant of King David rather than a supernatural deity.
Examples in context
- אני משיח.I am the Messiah.This sentence is useful for practicing the identification of the word משיח.Tatoeba #11823281 by soweli_Tansisi, translation #11823265 by soweli_Tansisi
- אני מחכה לבואו של המשיחI am waiting for the coming of the Messiah.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
