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The word "Messiah" (מחשיח) to the ancient Hebrews referred to any Jewish priest or king. Anointment was part of the process of being installed as king or priest. There was nothing particularly religious about the term.
In times of trouble, when there was no king on the throne, the word "messiah" referred to the next king, who would come and rescue them. It never had a connection with spiritual salvation until the writers of the New Testament redefined it, incorporating into it some Greek spiritual beliefs.
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∙ 11y agoThe coming of the Messiah is a large and fundamental part of Judasim. They believe in a messiah rather than Jesus. To them the Messiah is a greater person.
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