| Direct |
Isaiah 7:14 |
A virgin will conceive and bear a son |
Born of the virgin Miriam (Mary) |
Matthew 1:22–23 |
Not considered Messianic; refers to a young woman in Isaiah’s time |
Messianic prophecy fulfilled in Yeshua’s virgin birth |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Micah 5:2 |
The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem |
Yeshua was born in Bethlehem |
Matthew 2:1–6 |
Some see this as about a future ruler, not necessarily the Messiah |
Fulfilled literally by Yeshua’s birthplace |
Tanakh |
| Typology |
Genesis 22 |
Isaac as a type of sacrificial son |
Yeshua as the true sacrificial Son of God |
John 3:16 |
Viewed as a test of Abraham’s faith |
Typological fulfillment in Yeshua’s crucifixion |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Psalm 22:16 |
They pierced my hands and my feet |
Yeshua was crucified with nails |
John 20:25–27 |
Generally seen as David’s suffering, not a prophecy |
Prophetic picture of crucifixion fulfilled in Yeshua |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Zechariah 12:10 |
They will look on me whom they have pierced |
Yeshua was pierced and seen after resurrection |
John 19:37 |
Some see it as about Israel’s mourning |
Fulfilled in crucifixion and recognition of Messiah |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Isaiah 53:5 |
He was pierced for our transgressions |
Yeshua’s suffering and death as atonement |
1 Peter 2:24 |
Servant represents Israel, not individual Messiah |
Fulfilled in Yeshua’s redemptive suffering |
Tanakh |
| Typology |
Exodus 12 |
Passover lamb must be without blemish |
Yeshua as the sinless Lamb of God |
1 Corinthians 5:7 |
Passover is symbolic of national deliverance |
Yeshua as ultimate Passover Lamb |
Tanakh |
| Typology |
Numbers 21:9 |
Moses lifts up the bronze serpent |
Yeshua lifted up on the cross for healing |
John 3:14–15 |
A temporary act of deliverance |
Symbolic of Yeshua’s atoning sacrifice |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Daniel 9:26 |
Messiah will be cut off and have nothing |
Yeshua was killed before the temple’s destruction |
Matthew 27:50–51 |
Contested timing and meaning |
Fulfilled in Yeshua’s death |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Psalm 16:10 |
God will not let His Holy One see decay |
Yeshua rose from the dead |
Acts 2:31 |
David speaking metaphorically |
Resurrection of Yeshua |
Tanakh |
| Typology |
Leviticus 16 |
High priest atones for sins once a year |
Yeshua as eternal High Priest |
Hebrews 9:12 |
Day of Atonement ritual for Israel |
Fulfilled in Yeshua’s once-for-all sacrifice |
Tanakh |
| Direct |
Wisdom of Solomon 2:12–20 |
The righteous one is condemned to a shameful death |
Yeshua condemned by religious leaders |
Matthew 26:59–66 |
Seen as poetic reflection |
Foreshadowing of Yeshua’s trial |
Apocrypha |
| Direct |
1 Enoch 48:10 |
The Righteous One is chosen before creation |
Yeshua preexistent with the Father |
John 17:5 |
Not part of canon; viewed as mystical |
Supports preexistence and divinity of Yeshua |
Jewish Text |
| Direct |
4Q521 (Dead Sea Scroll) |
The Messiah will heal, raise dead, proclaim good news |
Yeshua’s miracles and teachings |
Luke 7:22 |
Some argue multiple messiahs |
Directly parallels Yeshua’s ministry |
Dead Sea Scrolls |
| Typology |
Jonah 1:17 |
Three days and nights in the belly of a great fish |
Yeshua in the grave three days and nights |
Matthew 12:40 |
Historical or allegorical debate |
Yeshua cites this as a sign |
Tanakh |