“The key to comprehending these prophetic verses is to read them in context, revealing Immanuel as born from a non-virgin. Do not approach with a Christian bias based on Matthew 1:20-23; the truth of the text will become clearer. This analysis delves into Isaiah 7:14, exposing its historical and linguistic context while refuting Matthew 1:20-23’s interpretation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This prophesy was given to Isaiah during the Syro-Ephraimite war of 745-727 BCE. A conflict occurred between the two kings of Rezin and Pekah and the king of Judah, Achaz. These rulers wanted to force him to join them in resisting the Assyrians, who were assembling a force to attack the Northern Kingdom led by Tiglath-Pileser III (Pul). Isaiah advises Ahaz to put his trust in G-d rather than foreign allies and instructs him to ask for a sign for proof that the prophesy is genuine.[1]<\/a> Let us look at the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the reign of Ahaz son of Jotham son of Uzziah, king of Judah, King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah son of Remaliah of Israel marched upon Jerusalem to attack it; but they were not able to attack it. Now, when it was reported to the House of David that Aram had allied itself with Ephraim, their hearts and the hearts of their people trembled as trees of the forest sway before a wind. But G-d said to Isaiah, \u201cGo out with your son Shear-jashub<\/strong> to meet Ahaz<\/strong> at the end of the conduit of the Upper Pool, by the road of the Fuller\u2019s Field. And say to him: Be firm and be calm. Do not be afraid<\/strong> and do not lose heart on account of those two smoking stubs of firebrands, on account of the raging of Rezin and his Arameans and the son of Remaliah. Because the Arameans\u2014with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah\u2014have plotted against you, saying, \u2018We will march against Judah and invade and conquer it, and we will set up as king in it the son of Tabeel,\u2019 thus said my Sovereign G-d: It shall not succeed, It shall not come to pass. For the chief city of Aram is Damascus, And the chief of Damascus is Rezin; The chief city of Ephraim is Samaria, And the chief of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. And in another sixty-five years, Ephraim shall be shattered as a people. If you will not believe, <\/strong>for you cannot be trusted\u2026\u201d G-d spoke further to Ahaz: \u201cAsk for a sign <\/strong>from the ETERNAL your G-d, anywhere down to Sheol or up to the sky.\u201d But Ahaz replied, \u201cI will not ask, <\/strong>and I will not test G-d.\u201d \u201cListen, House of David,\u201d [Isaiah] retorted, \u201cis it not enough for you to treat the agents as helpless that you also treat my G-d as helpless?<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u05dc\u05b8\u05a0\u05db\u05b5\u05a0\u05df \u05d9\u05b4\u05ea\u05b5\u05bc\u05a8\u05df \u05d0\u05b2\u05d3\u05b9\u05e0\u05b8\u05a5\u05d9 \u05d4\u059b\u05d5\u05bc\u05d0 \u05dc\u05b8\u05db\u05b6\u0596\u05dd \u05d0\u0591\u05d5\u05b9\u05ea \u05d4\u05b4\u05e0\u05b5\u05bc\u05a3\u05d4 \u05d4\u05b8\u05e2\u05b7\u05dc\u05b0\u05de\u05b8\u0597\u05d4 \u05d4\u05b8\u05e8\u05b8\u05d4\u0599 \u05d5\u05b0\u05d9\u05b9\u05dc\u05b6\u05a3\u05d3\u05b6\u05ea \u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u0594\u05df \u05d5\u05b0\u05e7\u05b8\u05e8\u05b8\u05a5\u05d0\u05ea \u05e9\u05b0\u05c1\u05de\u0596\u05d5\u05b9 \u05e2\u05b4\u05de\u05b8\u05bc\u05a5\u05e0\u05d5\u05bc \u05d0\u05b5\u05bd\u05dc\u05c3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assuredly, my Sovereign will give you a sign nonetheless<\/strong>! Look, the young woman<\/strong> is with child and about to give birth to a son. Let her<\/strong> name him Immanuel. (By the time he learns to reject the bad and choose the good, people will be feeding on curds and honey.) For before the lad knows to reject the bad and choose the good<\/strong>, the ground whose two kings you dread shall be abandoned. (Isaiah 7:1-16<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n G-d instructed Isaiah to go to King Ahaz, and he had to bring his son with him. This is a little element that is often ignored. And what stands out can teach us a lesson. The meaning of the name “Shear-jashub” – “[Only] a remnant will turn back,” sets the tone for the entire conversation between Isaiah and Achaz. When a person returns to G-d and sets his trust in G-d, he wins every fight and is no longer fearful, whereas King Ahaz is afraid. In his fear, he considers seeking help from the Assyrians In his anxiety, he considers seeking help from the Assyrians instead of expecting his help from G-d. Isaiah wants to convince him that G-d will help him and G-d allows Ahaz to ask for a sign. Despite not wanting to receive it – due to misplaced piety – he does receive a sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The (1) young woman (2) is with child (3)<\/strong> and about to give birth to a son. Let her (4)<\/strong> name him Immanuel (5)<\/strong>. For before the lad knows to reject the bad and choose the good (6) <\/strong>, the ground whose two kings you dread shall be abandoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lesson for today is that when we get afraid and turn to G-d, He is the only one who can and will save us. We should not rely on foreign forces or intermediaries, but only on Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As stated in Psalm 89:27<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u05d4\u05a3\u05d5\u05bc\u05d0 \u05d9\u05b4\u05ad\u05e7\u05b0\u05e8\u05b8\u05d0\u05b5\u05e0\u05b4\u05d9 \u05d0\u05b8\u05a3\u05d1\u05b4\u05d9 \u05d0\u05b8\u0591\u05ea\u05b8\u05bc\u05d4 \u05d0\u05b5\u059d\u05dc\u05b4\u0597\u05d9 \u05d5\u05b0\u05e6\u05a3\u05d5\u05bc\u05e8 \u05d9\u05b0\u05e9\u05c1\u05d5\u05bc\u05e2\u05b8\u05ea\u05b4\u05bd\u05d9\u05c3<\/p>\n\n\n He shall call unto Me: Thou art my Father, My G-d, and the rock of my salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n By Angelique Sijbolts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n See also the blog: Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n [1]<\/a> Wikipedia<\/a>: Ahaz Texts: Sefaria.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n With thanks to Yoeri for the inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a9 Copyright, all rights reserved. If you enjoyed this article, we encourage you to distribute it further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our blogs may contain text\/quotes\/references\/links that include copyright material of Mechon-Mamre.org<\/a>, Aish.com<\/a>, Sefaria.org<\/a>, Chabad.org<\/a>, and\/or AskNoah.org<\/a>, which we use in accordance with their policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “The key to comprehending these prophetic verses is to read them in context, revealing Immanuel as born from a non-virgin. Do not approach with a Christian bias based on Matthew 1:20-23; the truth of the text will become clearer. 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For before the boy learns to call \u2018Father\u2019 and \u2018Mother,\u2019 the wealth of Damascus and the spoils of Samaria, and the delights of Rezin and of the son of Remaliah, shall be carried off before the king of Assyria.\u201d
Often a little boy can call his parents \u201cdaddy\u201d and \u201cmommy\u201d by the time he is a year old. This prophecy of the destruction of both Syria and Ephraim, was therefore set to be fulfilled imminently, not 700 years later.[4]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
EXPLORING THE ORIGINS OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH<\/a>
UNRAVELING THE VIRGIN BIRTH DEBATE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
[2]<\/a> Rashi on Isaiah 7:14:3 : the young woman<\/strong>; My wife will conceive this year. This was the fourth year of Ahaz.
[3]<\/a> Lets Get Biblical by Rabbi Tovia Singer Vol. 1 p. 45
[4]<\/a> Lets Get Biblical by Rabbi Tovia Singer Vol. 1 p. 49<\/p>\n\n\n\n