Affirms
Isaiah 7:14 prophesies virginal birth of the Messiah
The C&MA affirms that Isaiah 7:14 specifically prophesies the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The Hebrew word 'almah' is understood as 'virgin' in the context of messianic prophecy, and the C&MA follows the Septuagint reading of 'parthenos' (virgin).
Key Distinctions
- Almah translation:
- affirmed
- Prophecy fulfillment:
- Marian doctrine:
Scripture References
Sources
- C&MA Statement of Faith