Anointed (one)

H4899
Hebrew
UBS
מָשִׁיחַ
mâshîyachmaw-shee'-akh
Noun Masculine

Definition

= a (non-eschatological) ruler appointed by God and anointed with oil by a prophet or priest

Semantic Domains

Leaders
Priests

Etymology

from H4886 (מָשַׁח);

KJV Translations

anointed, Messiah

Occurrences38
Frequency Rank#841

Verse Usage

This word appears 38 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.