ArchivedMATTHEW 1:23, ISAIAH 7:11, a prophecy fulfilled?You misunderstand. Let's say that the word virgin means literally a virgin and Christ was the only one the prophecy refers to. First, you have to realize the sign was not directed towards Ahaz. God told Ahaz to ask for a sign (Isa 7:11), but Ahaz did not want to put God to the test (Isa 7:12). So God then turns towards Israel ("the House of David") in the following verses. God changed His conversation from Ahaz (a single person) towards the House of David (many people). In fact, it was Ahaz who spoke on the behalf of God TO Israel. The prophecy was not given to Ahaz, but to Israel. Christ is then the fulfillment of the prophecy. James D. Price: "Since Ahaz had rejected God's help, the only thing left for his people Israel was the impending defeat and destruction which was the cause of their fear and dread, but with a promise of survival and hope for the distant future." |
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