Mashiach — Messiah, Anointed
The Hebrew word behind 'Messiah', used of anointed priests and kings — and in Daniel 9, of the coming 'Messiah the Prince.'
Pronunciation: maw-shee'-akh
Hebrew · Strong's H4899 · 38 occurrences in the Old Testament (KJV)
anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
KJV translations: anointed, Messiah.
Mashiach in the Bible — example verses
“If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.”Leviticus 4:3 (KJV)
“And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation:”Leviticus 4:5 (KJV)
“And the priest that is anointed shall bring of the bullock's blood to the tabernacle of the congregation:”Leviticus 4:16 (KJV)
“And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the LORD; it shall be wholly burnt.”Leviticus 6:22 (KJV)
“The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”1 Samuel 2:10 (KJV)
“And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.”1 Samuel 2:35 (KJV)
“Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.”1 Samuel 12:3 (KJV)
“And he said unto them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that ye have not found ought in my hand. And they answered, He is witness.”1 Samuel 12:5 (KJV)
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