Messiah

UK
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US
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Messiahsubstantiv
Definitionen
A leader or savior of a particular group or cause.
Many people saw the new political leader as a messiah who would bring about much-needed change.
In Christianity, the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, regarded by Christians as Jesus Christ.
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah who was foretold in the Old Testament.
In Judaism, the expected king and deliverer of the Jews.
The Jewish community eagerly awaits the coming of the Messiah to restore peace and justice.
Messiaheigenname
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Used as a title referring specifically to Jesus Christ or the expected deliverer.
Definitionen
Jesus of Nazareth, regarded by Christians as the promised deliverer and Son of God.
Christians believe that the Messiah died for the sins of humanity.