Born of a Virgin
Details
- Category
- Messianic
- Status
- fulfilled
The Prophecy
A virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Source
Isaiah 7:14
14herefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Fulfillment
The birth of Jesus to the virgin Mary fulfilled the prophecy of Immanuel.
Fulfilled In
Matthew 1:22-23
22ow all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Prophecy Journey
Did You Know?
1
Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 735 BC. Over 700 years before its fulfillment.
2
The name 'Immanuel' means 'God with us'. A claim of deity, not just a human birth.
3
Both Matthew and Luke independently confirm the virgin birth from different perspectives.