Anointed One in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, the word “anointed one” or “messiah” (in Hebrew: mashiah) is used as a title. The king of Israel, in particular, is regarded as the “anointed one”.

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Related Bible passages

Exodus 29.7 1 Kings 19.16 Psalms 2.2 Isaiah 45.1 - Isaiah 45.7 Isaiah 11.1 - Isaiah 11.9

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