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- Most significantly, Jewish tradition affirms at least five things about the Messiah. He will: be a descendant of King David, gain sovereignty over the land of Israel, gather the Jews there from the four corners of the earth, restore them to full observance of Torah law, and, as a grand finale, bring peace to the whole world.
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Here we shall explore—albeit briefly—the Jewish belief in the coming of Moshiach (Messiah). What does the word Moshiach mean? Moshiach is the Hebrew word for “messiah.” The word messiah in English means a savior or a “hoped-for deliverer.”
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Orthodox Jewish beliefs about the Messiah: The Messiah will rebuild the ancient Temple in Jerusalem and restore the authority to rule over Israel to the descendants of King David.
Understanding Jewish Tradition The Jewish View of the Messiah. The term Messiah (Heb. Mashiach) means “anointed one.” It was customary for Jewish people to consecrate their priests and kings by pouring anointing oil over them (cf. Aaron, Ex. 30:30; Saul, 1 Sam. 10:2; David, 1 Sam. 16:13).
In Jewish eschatology, the Messiah is a future Jewish king from the Davidic line, who is expected to be anointed with holy anointing oil and rule the Jewish people during the Messianic Age and world to come.
Who Is Moshiach (the Jewish Messiah)? The Messianic Redemption will be ushered in by a person, a human leader, a descendant of Kings David and Solomon, who will reinstate the Davidic royal dynasty. According to tradition, Moshiach will be wiser than Solomon, and a prophet around the level of Moses.
Most significantly, Jewish tradition affirms at least five things about the Messiah. He will: be a descendant of King David , gain sovereignty over the land of Israel, gather the Jews there from the four corners of the earth, restore them to full observance of Torah law, and, as a grand finale, bring peace to the whole world.
The belief in a messiah — a person who will redeem the Jewish people, rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, resurrect the dead, and usher in an era of perfect peace — has been evident in Jewish thought for at least two millennia. There are scant references to such a person in the Bible.
