The Differing Concepts of Messiah between Christians and Jews.

The Jewish concept of messiah and the Christian concept of messiah differ. The Jewish view holds that a messiah is one chosen by God to do a specific work. Messiah is a word that comes from the Hebrew word "moshiach" (mo-shee-ock)which simly means 'the anointed one'. There there were in fact many messiahs according to the Jewish view. In the Bible there are many accounts of there being a messiah. Before divine service to …

…as Isaiah 9:5 "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; dominion will rest on his shoulders, and he will be given the name Wonderful Counselor, Mighty One, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father..." and Jer. 35:5 where God says "Behold the days are coming when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land."