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The Language of Jesus

There’s been some confusion in the past about what language Jesus spoke, as a man living during the first century A.D. in the kingdom of Judea, located in what is now the southern part of Palestine.

The issue of Jesus’ preferred language came up during a public meeting in Jerusalem between Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, and Pope Francis. Speaking through an interpreter, Netanyahu declared: “Jesus was here, in this land. He spoke Hebrew.” Pope Francis disagreed. Who was right?

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The Messiah

The term Messiah comes from the Hebrew word mashiach, meaning “anointed one,” and refers to someone chosen and set apart by God for a special purpose (1 Samuel 16:13; Leviticus 8:12). In the Greek New Testament, this word is translated as Christos, from which the title “Christ” is derived (John 1:41).

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Concepts

There are many concepts, principles and objects that play important roles in the Bible, and that are particular to its texts.

This list provides access to information we hope will prove helpful to users searching for meaning and perspective on these.

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