Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
King James Version
A virgin shall conceive and bear a son called Immanuel — the sign given to Ahaz, applied by Matthew to the birth of Christ.
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Fulfillment References
Matthew 1:22-23 Luke 1:26-35
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'Immanuel' (God with us) — the Incarnation of God himself in human flesh.
Jewish'Almah' means young woman, not necessarily virgin. The sign was for Ahaz's time.
CatholicThe LXX uses 'parthenos' (virgin). Fulfilled in the virginal conception of Jesus.
ProtestantMatthew's inspired reading confirms Messianic fulfillment.
AcademicOriginal context was a sign for Ahaz. Matthew applies pesher-style interpretation.
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