3: Mshiha — ܡܫܝܚܐ

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.
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