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A-Z: General definitions: Messiah
Definition
A Hebrew word meaning 'anointed one', describing someone who will be the saviour of the people. Used in the Old Testament of leaders such as kings or priests. Translated in the New Testament as 'christos'. Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus.
Translation
Hebrew: 'anointed one', Greek: christosRelated Topics
Big Idea: Messiah, Christ, Jesus
1. Language in which the Old Testament was written.
2. Jew, Jewish; belonging to Israel
A 'testament' is a covenant or binding agreement and is a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people). The sacred writings of Judaism (the Hebrew Bible). These also form the first part of the Christian Bible.
A 'testament' is a covenant (binding agreement), a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people. The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible. Its name comes from the new covenant or relationship with God.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
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