CategoryDoctrine / Christological Title
Modern EquivalentAnointed One; Christ.
KJV Word TypeChristological title / messianic term
DefinitionThe “Anointed One,” a title for Jesus Christ as the promised Savior and King.
Key Verses"Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks." (Daniel 9:25); "The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ." (John 4:25)
KJV Usage NoteEquivalent in meaning to “Christ,” both referring to the Anointed One promised by God.
Common Misunderstanding“Messiah” and “Christ” are not different offices; both mean the Anointed One promised by God.
EtymologyFrom Hebrew mashiach ("anointed one").