hebrew words translations?

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hebrew words translations?

What is the original meaning of the word "christ"?

2007-01-20 09:41:27 · 3 answers · asked by beheld_in_ict 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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It is an English version of the Latin "Christus", which is for itself a Latin version of the Greek word "khristos": the anointed (translation of the Hebrew word "Mashiach"- Messiah).

2007-01-22 01:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by yotg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

That is not a Hebrew word at all. It is from the Greek "Christos" meaning Savior.

I repeat, NOT HEBREW.

2007-01-20 20:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Messiah

2007-01-20 17:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋