HyperDic: messiah

English > 4 senses of the word messiah / Messiah:
NOUNperson messiah, christany expected deliverer
person MessiahJesus Christ
person Messiahthe awaited king of the Jews
communicationMessiahan oratorio composed by Handel in 1742
messiah / Messiah > pronunciation
Soundsmahsay'ah
RhymesElia ... rupiah: 12 rhymes with ayah...
English > messiah: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAny expected deliverer.
Synonymchrist
Broadersavior, saviour, rescuer, delivererA person who rescues you from harm or danger / danger
Adjectivesmessianicof or relating to a messiah promising deliverance
Nounsmessiahshipthe position of messiah
English > Messiah: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningJesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer.
Instance ofSon, Word, LogosThe divine word of God
Adjectivesmessianicof or relating to a messiah promising deliverance
Nounsmessiahshipthe position of messiah
English > Messiah: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningThe awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people.
Instance ofking, male monarch, RexA male sovereign
Adjectivesmessianicof or relating to a messiah promising deliverance
Nounsmessiahshipthe position of messiah
English > Messiah: 4 senses > noun 4, communication
MeaningAn oratorio composed by Handel in 1742.
Instance ofcantata, oratorioA musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
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