Μεσσίας

Ancient Greek

proper noun
Definitions
  • (biblical) Messiah or Christ; the anointedAnointed one

Etymology

Borrowed from Aramaic ܡܫܺܝܚܳܐ derived from מָשִׁיחַ (anointed).

Origin

מָשִׁיחַ

Gloss

anointed

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