Messiah Definition & Meaning
messiah
- noun
- any expected deliverer
- Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer
- the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people
- an oratorio composed by Handel in 1742
"Messiah" in song lyrics
See how messiah is used in real songs:
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"It's time, aiyo, I was born the black Messiah"
9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music -
"Rap sire, never tire, call me Messiah"
Afu-Ra f/ Big Daddy Kane — Stick Up -
"I'm the last of the Essenes that'll teach a messiah"
Akir f/ Immortal Technique — Treason
Words that rhyme with messiah
Usage tips for "messiah"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "messiah" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for messiah to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does messiah mean?
- any expected deliverer Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people an oratorio composed by Handel in 1742
- What part of speech is messiah?
- Messiah is a noun.
- How many definitions does messiah have?
- Messiah has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).