מָשִׁיחַ

ma.shi.achNoun (Masculine)H4899

anointed

From: from H4886 (מָשַׁח);

Short Definition

anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. anointed, anointed one 1a) of the Messiah, Messianic prince 1b) of the king of Israel 1c) of the high priest of Israel 1d) of e) of the patriarchs as anointed kings

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

29 times

Appears 29 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Samuel
9
2 Samuel
5
Psalms
5
Leviticus
3
Daniel
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 16:22
  • 1 Samuel 2:35
  • 2 Chronicles 6:42
  • 2 Samuel 23:1
  • Lamentations 4:20

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