Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer
"For millions of believers, Jesus Christ is the messiah who brought salvation through his life and sacrifice."
the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people
"The crowds gathered in Jerusalem hoping that Jesus was the messiah, the long-awaited king who would finally free them from Roman rule."
an oratorio composed by Handel in 1742
"After years of studying classical music, she finally heard Messiah performed live at the cathedral last Christmas."
The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
"Many believers regard Jesus as the messiah destined to bring salvation to humanity."
The promised and expected savior or liberator of the Jewish people.
"The ancient texts speak of a coming messiah who will free the Jewish people from exile and restore their kingdom."
The word "messiah" comes from the Aramaic məšīḥā, which was borrowed through Greek and Latin into English. It originally meant "anointed one."