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Prophecies abound in the Old Testament, providing us with glimpses into the future and indications of a divine design. Every syllable acts as a single stroke on the blank canvas of expectation, depicting the image of an unborn Messiah. These Old Testament Bible verses about Jesus’ birth, pregnant with anticipation lay the foundation for the miraculous story. I urge you all to Journey with us through passages as if they were historic road signs directing you to the wonders of the Messiah’s birth.
Old Testament Bible Verses About Jesus’ Birth
Bible passages from the Old Testament regarding the birth of Jesus can help you connect with the old promises. In these ageless writings, feel the expectation and satisfaction. Let’s look into these bible verses below:
Old Testament Predictions of Messiah’s Birth
1. Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
2. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
3. Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.”
4. Isaiah 9:6
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
5. Isaiah 11:1
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots, a Branch will bear fruit.”
6. Jeremiah 23:5
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.”
7. Isaiah 40:3
“A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'”
8. Malachi 3:1
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,” says the Lord Almighty.”
9. Zechariah 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
10. Hosea 11:1
“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt, I called my son.”
Tracing Jesus’ Lineage in Old Testament Scriptures
11. Genesis 49:10
“The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his.”
12. 2 Samuel 7:12-13
“I will raise your offspring to succeed you, your flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.”
13. Isaiah 11:10
“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.”
14. Matthew 1:1
“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
15. Luke 1:32-33
“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
16. Ruth 4:12
“Through the offspring, the Lord gives you by this young woman, may your family be like that of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah.”
17. Jeremiah 23:5
“The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land.”
18. Matthew 1:16
“and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.”
19. Luke 3:23-38
“Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph.”
20. Isaiah 9:7
“Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”
Symbolism and Significance
21. Genesis 22:18
“and through your offspring, all nations on earth will be blessed because you have obeyed me.”
22. Isaiah 53:3
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.”
23. Psalm 22:16
“Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet.”
24. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
25. Zechariah 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
26. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”
27. Psalm 16:10
“Because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.”
28. Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.”
29. Isaiah 40:3
“A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'”
30. Isaiah 11:1
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots, a Branch will bear fruit.”
Angelic Revelations in Old Testament Birth Prophecies
31. Luke 1:31
“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”
32. Luke 1:35
“The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.'”
33. Matthew 1:20
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'”
34. Luke 2:9
“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.”
35. Matthew 1:23
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).”
36. Luke 2:10
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”
37. Matthew 1:21
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.'”
38. Luke 2:13
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'”
39. Luke 1:13
“But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.'”
40. Luke 1:30
“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.'”
Old Testament Precedents for Jesus’ Virgin Birth
41. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
42. Genesis 18:14
“Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”
43. Judges 13:3
“The angel of the Lord appeared to her and said, ‘You are barren and childless, but you are going to become pregnant and give birth to a son.'”
44. Luke 1:34
“Mary asked the angel, ‘How can this be since I am a virgin?'”
45. Genesis 17:17
“Abraham fell facedown; he laughed and said to himself, ‘Will a son be born to a man a hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of ninety?'”
46. Matthew 1:18
“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.”
47. Genesis 16:11
“The angel of the Lord also said to her: ‘You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard of your misery.'”
48. Genesis 21:2
“Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”
49. Luke 1:35
“The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.'”
50. Genesis 30:22
“Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and enabled her to conceive.”
Conclusion
These passages intricately weave a historically accurate narrative that not only aligns with the annals of time but also illuminates the meticulous planning of God’s promises. Each verse serves as a testament to the precision embedded in God’s divine plan, seamlessly connecting the ages and laying the foundation for the profound fulfillment encapsulated in the New Testament.
As we reflect upon these prophetic verses, may they not only deepen our understanding but also expand the horizons of our comprehension regarding the sublime mystery surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. In doing so, they forge a harmonious link between the past and present, creating an unbroken chain of divine revelation that resonates across the continuum of history.
