What does Messiah mean?

Q: What does Messiah mean?

n. In Jewish belief, a special king promised by God to come and save the Jewish people.; In Christian belief, Jesus Christ is considered the Messiah, who came to save people from sin.; A person thought to be able to solve major problems or bring great changes, like a savior.; A famous piece of music by Handel about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, often performed at Christmas.

Messiah

🇺🇸 /məˈsaɪə/ 🇬🇧 /məˈsaɪə/

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In Jewish belief, a special king promised by God to come and save the Jewish people.

Many believed that the Messiah would bring peace and justice to the world.

In Christian belief, Jesus Christ is considered the Messiah, who came to save people from sin.

For Christians, Jesus is the Messiah who died for our sins.

A person thought to be able to solve major problems or bring great changes, like a savior.

The new leader was seen as a political Messiah who could change the country's fate.

A famous piece of music by Handel about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, often performed at Christmas.

The 'Hallelujah' chorus from Handel's Messiah is a highlight of many Christmas concerts.

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In Jewish belief, a special king promised by God to come and save the Jewish people.; In Christian belief, Jesus Christ is considered the Messiah, who came to save people from sin.; A person thought to be able to solve major problems or bring great changes, like a savior.; A famous piece of music by Handel about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, often performed at Christmas.

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Plural messiahs