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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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Seventh Day Baptist General Conference

Seventh Day Baptist General Conference

Other Protestant

Affirms

Affirms 'virgin' reading: Isaiah 7:14 predicts the virgin birth

Seventh Day Baptists affirm the traditional interpretation of Isaiah 7:14 as a prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ. The Hebrew term 'almah' (young woman) is understood in this context to carry the meaning of 'virgin'—a young woman who is unmarried and sexually pure. This interpretation has been foundational to Christian theology since the early church and is affirmed by the SDB as essential to Christological doctrine.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Seventh-day Baptist General Conference Statement of Belief
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