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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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Overall consensus83/100

Saint Thomas Christians (Syro-Malabar Church)

Saint Thomas Christians (Syro-Malabar Church)

Catholic

Affirms

Virgin birth strongly affirmed as messianic prophecy

Thomas Christians affirm Isaiah 7:14 as a prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ. This affirmation reflects the Marian piety characteristic of Eastern Christianity, which honors Mary as the Theotokos (God-bearer). The virgin birth is understood as both historically real and theologically significant.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Thomas Christian tradition
  • St. Thomas Christian tradition (Malankara Syrian Catholic Church)
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