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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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Iglesia ni Cristo

Iglesia ni Cristo

Unique & Independent

Nuanced

Acknowledges historical context; virgin birth accepted but not uniquely prophesied in Isaiah

Iglesia ni Cristo holds a nuanced position on Isaiah 7:14. While they affirm that Jesus was born of a virgin, they do not read Isaiah 7:14 as a clear messianic prophecy unique to Jesus. Instead, INC interprets the passage primarily as referring to a sign given to King Ahaz in Isaiah's historical context.

This interpretation reflects INC's approach of returning to 'original' biblical meanings without traditional Christian interpretation layers. The virgin birth of Jesus is grounded in the Gospel narratives rather than in Isaiah 7:14 as a direct prophecy.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Iglesia ni Cristo official doctrine
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