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Lexicon :: Strong's H4899 - māšîaḥ

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מָשִׁיחַ
Transliteration
māšîaḥ
Pronunciation
maw-shee'-akh
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1255c

Strong’s Definitions

מָשִׁיחַ mâshîyach, maw-shee'-akh; from H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah:—anointed, Messiah.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x

The KJV translates Strong's H4899 in the following manner: anointed (37x), Messiah (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 39x
The KJV translates Strong's H4899 in the following manner: anointed (37x), Messiah (2x).

  1. anointed, anointed one

    1. of the Messiah, Messianic prince

    2. of the king of Israel

    3. of the high priest of Israel

    4. of Cyrus

    5. of the patriarchs as anointed kings

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מָשִׁיחַ mâshîyach, maw-shee'-akh; from H4886; anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah:—anointed, Messiah.
STRONGS H4899: Abbreviations
† מָשִׁיחַ noun masculine anointed; — absolute מ׳ Leviticus 4:3 5 times; construct מְשִׁיחַ Lamentations 4:20 11 times; suffix מְשִׁיחִי Psalm 132:17; 1 Samuel 2:35; מְשִׁיחֶ֑ךָ Habakkuk 3:13 + 5 times; מְשִׁיחוֺ Psalm 2:2 9 times; plural suffix מְשִׁיחָ֑י Psalm 105:15; 1 Chronicles 16:22; —
1. king of Israel anointed by divine command, יהוה מ׳ 1 Samuel 24:7 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 24:11; 1 Samuel 26:9,11,16,23; 2 Samuel 1:14; 2 Samuel 1:16; 2 Samuel 19:22; Lamentations 4:20; אלהי עַקב מ׳ 2 Samuel 23:1; so with suffixes reference to י׳, 1 Samuel 12:3,5; 1 Samuel 16:6; Psalm 20:7; Psalm 28:8; Habakkuk 3:13; Davidic dynasty with Messianic ideals attached Psalm 2:2; Psalm 18:51, = 2 Samuel 22:51; Psalm 89:39; Psalm 89:52; Psalm 132:10 2 Chronicles 6:42; Psalm 132:17; 1 Samuel 2:10,35.
2. high priest of Israel, הַכֹּהֵן הַמָּשִׁיחַ, Leviticus 4:3,5,16; Leviticus 6:15 (P); מְשִׁיחֶ֑ךָ Psalm 84:10.
3. Cyrus as commissioned by י׳, מְשִׁיחוֺ Isaiah 45:1.
4. Messianic prince, עַדמָֿשִׁיחַ נָגִיד Daniel 9:25 = מָשִׁיחַ Daniel 9:26 (see BrMP 422 f.; others distinguished מ׳ Daniel 9:25 from Daniel 9:26 and refer Daniel 9:25 to Cyrus [as 3; so Ew see Leng Schü Co Behrm], or high priest Joshua [as 2; so Gr Bev], Daniel 9:26 to Seleucus IV [Ew see Leng], or high priest Onias III. [Hi Gr Co Bev Behrm]).
5. patriarchs, regarded as anointed kings Psalm 105:15 = 1 Chronicles 16:22.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

4:3; 4:3; 4:5; 4:16; 6:15

1 Samuel

2:10; 2:35; 2:35; 12:3; 12:5; 16:6; 24:7; 24:11; 26:9; 26:11; 26:16; 26:23

2 Samuel

1:14; 1:16; 19:22; 22:51; 23:1

1 Chronicles

16:22; 16:22

2 Chronicles

6:42

Psalms

2:2; 2:2; 20:7; 28:8; 84:10; 89:39; 89:52; 105:15; 105:15; 132:10; 132:17; 132:17

Isaiah

45:1

Lamentations

4:20; 4:20

Daniel

9:25; 9:25; 9:25; 9:26; 9:26; 9:26

Habakkuk

3:13; 3:13

H4899

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Strong's Number H4899 matches the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (māšîaḥ),
which occurs 39 times in 38 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:3 - "'If the high priest sins so that the people are guilty, on account of the sin he has committed he must present a flawless young bull to the LORD for a sin offering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:5 - Then that high priest must take some of the blood of the bull and bring it to the Meeting Tent.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 4:16 - Then the high priest must bring some of the blood of the bull to the Meeting Tent,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:22 - The high priest who succeeds him from among his sons must do it. It is a perpetual statute; it must be offered up in smoke as a whole offering to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10 - The LORD shatters his adversaries; he thunders against them from the heavens. The LORD executes judgment to the ends of the earth. He will strengthen his king and exalt the power of his anointed one."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:35

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:35 - Then I will raise up for myself a faithful priest. He will do what is in my heart and soul. I will build for him a secure dynasty and he will serve my chosen one for all time.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:3 - Here I am. Bring a charge against me before the LORD and before his chosen king. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I taken a bribe so that I would overlook something? Tell me, and I will return it to you!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:5 - He said to them, "The LORD is witness against you, and his chosen king is witness this day, that you have not found any reason to accuse me." They said, "He is witness!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 16:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 16:6 - When they arrived, Samuel noticed Eliab and said to himself, "Surely, here before the LORD stands his chosen king!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 24:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 24:6 - He said to his men, "May the LORD keep me far away from doing such a thing to my lord, who is the LORD's chosen one, by extending my hand against him. After all, he is the LORD's chosen one."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 24:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 24:10 - Today your own eyes see how the LORD delivered you - this very day - into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you and said, 'I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's chosen one.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:9 - But David said to Abishai, "Don't kill him! Who can extend his hand against the LORD's chosen one and remain guiltless?"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:11 - But may the LORD prevent me from extending my hand against the LORD's chosen one! Now take the spear by Saul's head and the jug of water, and let's get out of here!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:16 - This failure on your part isn't good! As surely as the LORD lives, you people who have not protected your lord, the LORD's chosen one, are as good as dead! Now look where the king's spear and the jug of water that was by his head are!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:23 - The LORD rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. Even though today the LORD delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the LORD's chosen one.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:14 - David replied to him, "How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:16 - David said to him, "Your blood be on your own head! Your own mouth has testified against you, saying 'I have put the LORD's anointed to death.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:21 - O mountains of Gilboa, may there be no dew or rain on you, nor fields of grain offerings! For it was there that the shield of warriors was defiled; the shield of Saul lies neglected without oil.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:21 - Abishai son of Zeruiah replied, "For this should not Shimei be put to death? After all, he cursed the LORD's anointed!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:51

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:51 - He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and to his descendants forever!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 23:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 23:1 - These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel's beloved singer of songs:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:22 - saying, "Don't touch my anointed ones! Don't harm my prophets!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 6:42

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:42 - O LORD God, do not reject your chosen ones! Remember the faithful promises you made to your servant David!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:2 - The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:50

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:50 - He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 20:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 20:6 - Now I am sure that the LORD will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:8 - The LORD strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 84:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:9 - O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:38

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:38 - But you have spurned and rejected him; you are angry with your chosen king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:51

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:51 - Your enemies, O LORD, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:15 - saying,"Don't touch my chosen ones! Don't harm my prophets!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:10 - For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:17 - There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king's dynasty will continue.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:1 - This is what the LORD says to his chosen one, to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold in order to subdue nations before him, and disarm kings, to open doors before him, so gates remain unclosed:

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 4:20 - Our very life breath - the LORD's anointed king - was caught in their traps, of whom we thought, "Under his protection we will survive among the nations." ש (Sin/Shin)

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 9:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:25 - So know and understand: From the issuing of the command to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until an anointed one, a prince arrives, there will be a period of seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will again be built, with plaza and moat, but in distressful times.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 9:26

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:26 - Now after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one will be cut off and have nothing. As for the city and the sanctuary, the people of the coming prince will destroy them. But his end will come speedily like a flood. Until the end of the war that has been decreed there will be destruction.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:13

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:13 - You march out to deliver your people, to deliver your special servant. You strike the leader of the wicked nation, laying him open from the lower body to the neck. Selah.
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