Messiah Definition

messiah
noun
  1. any expected deliverer
  2. Jesus Christ; considered by Christians to be the promised deliverer
  3. the awaited king of the Jews; the promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people
  4. an oratorio composed by Handel in 1742

"Messiah" in song lyrics

See how messiah is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "messiah"

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