Messianic prophecy

Messianic prophecy refers to specific predictions in the Hebrew Bible that foretell the coming of a future Jewish "Messiah," a leader believed to bring peace, righteousness, and salvation. These prophecies describe characteristics, events, and lineage associated with this figure. Many see these predictions as guiding messages that point to Jesus Christ in Christian tradition, while others interpret them as referring to a future Jewish Messianic figure. Overall, Messianic prophecy links ancient scriptures to the expectation of a future redeemer who will restore justice and restore harmony to the world.