Thursday, March 26, 2026
Isaiah 7:14
Bible verse for Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Isaiah in context
The scene behind the verse
Jerusalem, Israel, ~734 BC. King Ahaz trembles as Syria and Israel march toward his city. Isaiah confronts the faithless king with God's ultimate promise...
Original language
almah (עַלְמָה) — young woman of marriageable age, translated as 'virgin' pointing to miraculous birth
Historical context
Ahaz refused to ask God for a sign, so God gave one anyway that wouldn't be fulfilled for 700 years
What most readers miss
This was God's response to a FAITHLESS king who REFUSED to trust Him
Common misconception
Most think this was a sweet Christmas promise, but it was actually God's rebuke to a faithless king who refused to ask for help when enemies surrounded Jerusalem.
How this verse has been applied
When you can't see how God will work, write down 'God with us' and put it where you'll see it daily.
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