The Miraculous Birth of Israel’s Messiah
Humbleberger Ministries
"Therefore, the L-RD himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14)
Dear Friend, Yeshua Is Immanuel
Beloved, the claim that Yeshua was born of a virgin is a cornerstone of G-d’s redemptive plan for Israel and the world. As Jewish people, you cherish the Tanakh’s promises of a Messiah, and with joy we proclaim: Yeshua, born of a virgin, is that Messiah! This miracle fulfills prophecy, reveals His divine nature, and offers salvation through His sinless life, death, and resurrection. Come, let’s explore this truth together, trusting the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to guide us.
The Tanakh’s Promise: A Miraculous Birth
The Hebrew Scriptures foretell a Messiah whose birth is extraordinary. Isaiah prophesies:
“Therefore the L-RD Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin (almah) will conceive and bear a son, and will call His name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)
While almah means “young woman,” it typically denotes a virgin maiden. Jewish scholars, translating the Tanakh into Greek (the Septuagint) centuries before Yeshua, used parthenos—meaning “virgin”—for almah, affirming a miraculous conception. Isaiah 9:6 further calls this child “Mighty G-d,” and Jeremiah 23:5-6 names Him “The L-RD Our Righteousness,” pointing to a divine Messiah.
The New Covenant Witness: Yeshua’s Virgin Birth
The Gospel of Matthew and Luke, rooted in Jewish hope, declare that Mary (Miriam), a virgin, conceived Yeshua by the Holy Spirit. Gabriel told her:
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you... therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of G-d.” (Luke 1:35)
Joseph, her betrothed, “knew her not until she had given birth” (Matthew 1:25). This miracle, unlike pagan myths, upholds G-d’s holiness and Mary’s purity, reflecting the Tanakh’s promise of Immanuel—G-d with us.
Addressing Jewish Objections with Love
We honor your questions about the virgin birth and answer with Scripture and grace:
“The Messiah wasn’t expected to be born of a virgin.”
While not all Jewish interpreters anticipated a virgin birth, G-d’s ways surpass our expectations. Just as many missed the suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53), the virgin birth fulfills Isaiah 7:14, revealing G-d’s sovereign power.“G-d can’t become man.”
The Tanakh shows G-d drawing near: the Shekinah dwelt in the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34), and Isaiah 9:6 calls Messiah “Mighty G-d.” Yeshua’s incarnation fulfills G-d’s promise to dwell among us (Ezekiel 37:27).“‘Almah’ doesn’t mean virgin.”
Though almah means “young woman,” its context in Isaiah 7:14 and the Septuagint’s parthenos support a virgin birth. Matthew, inspired by the Spirit, sees Yeshua as the fulfillment of this sign (Matthew 1:23).
Why the Virgin Birth Matters
The virgin birth is essential to Yeshua’s identity and mission:
- G-d’s Work Alone: No human father means salvation is entirely G-d’s gift, not human effort.
- Fully G-d, Fully Man: Born of Mary, Yeshua is human; conceived by the Spirit, He is divine, bridging G-d and humanity.
- Sinless Savior: Free from Adam’s sinful nature, Yeshua is the holy Son of G-d (Luke 1:35).
- Immanuel Fulfilled: The virgin birth brings G-d near, as promised—Yeshua is “G-d with us.”
The Call: Trust Yeshua, the Virgin-Born Messiah
Dear friend, Yeshua’s virgin birth marks Him as the Messiah foretold in Isaiah. No one else bears the titles “Mighty G-d” or “Immanuel.” His miraculous birth prepared Him to live sinlessly, die for your sins, and rise to offer eternal life.
We lovingly urge you: Repent and trust Yeshua today. Romans 10:9 declares, “If you confess with your mouth that Yeshua is L-RD and believe in your heart that G-d raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Read Isaiah 7, Isaiah 9, Psalm 22, Zechariah 12, and ask G-d to reveal His Messiah. Believing in Yeshua fulfills your Jewish heritage, embracing the One who completes G-d’s covenant.
Final Word: Yeshua, G-d With Us
Yeshua, born of a virgin, is Israel’s Messiah and the world’s Savior. Zechariah 12:10 awaits: “They will look on Me, the One they have pierced.” Until then, Yeshua calls: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in” (Revelation 3:20).
Beloved, will you trust Yeshua, Immanuel, today?