the Messiah

noun

1
Judaism : a king who will be sent by God to save the Jews
2
Christianity : Jesus Christ

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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus initially conceals his identity as the Messiah from even his closest disciples. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 As the Messiah, Christ Jesus helped individuals see themselves more clearly and take a step more spiritual. — Eric Bashor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Donkeys tend to symbolize humility and redemption; in Jewish tradition, the Messiah will arrive on a white donkey. — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … BIBLICAL BLUNDER — Joy Behar immediately corrected after claiming Jesus didn't call himself the Messiah. — FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Messiah

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