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Isaiah, Book of

Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1

Some Prophecies Applying to Jesus Christ

Isaiah Text		Christian Scriptures
7:14	Born from a maiden, a virgin girl	Mt 1:22, 23
9:7; 11:1-5, 10	Offspring of David son of Jesse	Lu 1:32, 33; Ro 15:8, 12
40:3-5	In connection with his coming, announcement was made: “Clear up the way of Jehovah, you people!”	Mt 3:1-3; Mr 1:1-4; Lu 3:3-6; Joh 1:23
61:1, 2	Anointed by Jehovah to tell good news to meek ones	Lu 4:17-21
9:1, 2	Brought light to Galilee	Mt 4:13-16
42:1-4	Made God’s justice clear; did not crush those who were like a bruised reed	Mt 12:10-21
53:4, 5	Carried sicknesses of others; because of his wounds others were healed	Mt 8:16, 17; 1Pe 2:24
53:1	Not believed in	Joh 12:37, 38
53:12	Reckoned with lawless ones	Lu 22:37
8:14, 15; 28:16	Rejected, stone of stumbling, but became foundation cornerstone	1Pe 2:6-8

Other Instances in Which Events Fulfilling Isaiah’s Prophecies Are Noted, but Where the Writer Makes No Reference to Isaiah

Isaiah Text		Christian Scriptures
50:6	Was insulted, slapped, spit on	Mt 26:67; Mr 14:65
53:7	Quiet and uncomplaining before accusers	Mt 27:12-14; Ac 8:28, 32-35
53:9	Buried in a rich man’s grave	Mt 27:57-60
53:8, 11	Sacrificial death, to open the way for many to a righteous standing with God	Ro 4:25

Isaiah, Book of

Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1
- Because this portion of the book also foretold in detail events in the earthly life and ministry of the Messiah, Jesus Christ—things even farther in the future. The fulfillment of these prophecies seals the prophecy of Isaiah as divinely inspired and not a collection of the works of impostors.