Isaiah 7:14 — "Virgin or Young Woman"

Whether the Hebrew word 'almah' in Isaiah 7:14 should be translated as 'virgin' (as in the Septuagint and Matthew 1:23) or 'young woman,' and the implications for the doctrine of the virgin birth.

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Christian & Missionary Alliance

Evangelical

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

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