Biblical dictionary
Messiah
The anointed deliverer promised by God and fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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Meaning
Messiah
Messiah means 'anointed one.' In the Bible it gathers hopes for a king, deliverer, and servant through whom God rescues and rules His people.
Why it matters
Messiah ties together Old Testament hope and New Testament fulfillment in the person of Jesus.
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