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Born of a Virgin

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

T14herefore 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

N22ow all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Prophecy Journey

1
Prophecy Given Isaiah 7:14
2
Referenced Luke 1
3
Fulfilled Matthew 1:22-23

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.