Messiah: meaning, definitions and examples

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messiah

 

[ mษ™หˆsaษชษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious belief

A messiah is a savior or liberator of a particular group of people, often used in the context of religious beliefs. The concept of a messiah is common in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Examples of usage

  • The Jewish people believe that the Messiah will come to restore the kingdom of Israel.
  • Christians consider Jesus to be the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.
  • In Islam, Isa (Jesus) is also regarded as a Messiah.
Context #2 | Noun

leader

A messiah can also refer to a charismatic or influential leader who is believed to bring about great change or reform in society.

Synonyms

deliverer, redeemer, savior

Examples of usage

  • The political party hailed the new candidate as a messiah who would solve all the country's problems.
  • The young revolutionary was seen as a messiah by the oppressed population.

Translations

Translations of the word "messiah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น messias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅ€เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Messias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Mesias

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Mesjasz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ทใ‚ข (Meshia)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท messie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mesรญas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mesih

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์‹œ์•„ (mesia)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุณูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Mesiรกลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Mesiรกลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฅ่ต›ไบš (Mรญ sร i yร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mesija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ messรญas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตััะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒ (mesia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Mษ™sih

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mesรญas

Etymology

The term 'messiah' originated from the Hebrew word 'mฤลกรฎaแธฅ', meaning 'anointed one'. In ancient Jewish tradition, the messiah was a future king from the Davidic line who would bring peace and prosperity to the Jewish people. The concept of a messiah evolved over time and became a central figure in Christianity and Islam as well. The idea of a messiah continues to be a significant theological and cultural concept in many religions and societies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,229, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.