First-century Jews thought the messiah might appear in any of the following manifestations except _____.

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First-century Jewish expectations of the Messiah primarily revolved around a figure who would be a powerful leader, such as a warrior king, a cosmic figure, or an authoritative priest. The concept of the Messiah as a suffering man, which aligns more closely with Christian interpretations of Jesus' role, was not a common expectation among Jews at that time.

First-Century Jews Thought the Messiah Might Appear in Any of the Following