69: The Context of the Emmanuel Prophecy in Isaiah

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What is the actual context behind the famous verse about the virgin giving birth to a son named “Emanuel”? This line comes from Isaiah, and the context opens up deeper layers of meaning. In this episode Matthew (M.A. Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares the story of Isaiah 7-8 and teaches the difference between “prediction fulfillment” and “typological fulfillment.” This topic has wide ranging implications for reading the prophets in general.

Chapters

0:27-1:44: Intro

1:45-4:29: Referencing Lines or Stories?

4:30-6:15: Isaiah Overview

6:16-10:23: The War

10:24-13:24: The Son

13:25-16:38: 8th Century BCE Emanuel

16:39-17:57: The Nation of Emanuel

17:58-20:09: Prediction vs Typological Fulfillment

20:10-26:48: 1st Century CE Emanuel

26:49-29:30: The Theme of Hope through Birth

Matthew referenced a video by @bitesizeseminary about the expensive cost of writing in the biblical world. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/BVCdpSuoBBQ?si=-UPNmrjoLvwam_Rp

Matthew also referenced a scholar from a podcast episode I listened to. His specific verbiage about “prediction fulfillment vs typological fulfillment” is helpful. Here is where you can hear more:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpIJ9y5nYc

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-two-testaments/id1585711864?i=1000635221242

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1d8sdUGd9BMgS8RPh3SFIJ?si=Inb-NoxhQCeVE9aB6impsw

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Chapters

1. 69: The Context of the Emmanuel Prophecy in Isaiah (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:27)

3. Referencing Lines or Stories? (00:01:45)

4. Isaiah Overview (00:04:30)

5. The War (00:06:16)

6. The Son (00:10:24)

7. 8th Century BCE Emmanuel (00:13:25)

8. The Nation of Emmanuel (00:16:39)

9. Prediction vs Typological Fulfillment (00:17:58)

10. 1st Century CE Emmanuel (00:20:10)

11. The Theme of Hope through Birth (00:26:49)