1. Term: Mshiha — ܡܫܝܚܐ
Pronunciation: msh-ee-kha
Meaning: Messiah, Anointed One; the promised Savior and King.
2. Biblical Usage:
- Used in the Peshitta to refer to Jesus as the anointed Savior and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
- Central to Syriac Christology and soteriology.
3. Example Verse:
- John 1:41 (Peshitta) — “ܡܫܝܚܐ ܗܘܐ ܝܫܘܥ”
(“Jesus is the Messiah.”) - Acts 2:36 — “ܡܫܝܚܐ ܗܘܐ ܘܡܠܟܐ”
(“He is both Messiah and King.”)
4. Theological Significance:
- Mshiha emphasizes Jesus’ role as God’s chosen and anointed deliverer.
- Plays a vital role in worship, theology, and liturgy within Syriac Christianity.