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Matthew's Enclusio on Jesus
- Matthew's Gospel frames Jesus' identity using a literary device called Enclusio.
- It begins with Jesus as Emmanuel (God with us) and ends with His promise to be with us always, emphasizing divine presence.
Meaning Behind Jesus' Name
- Jesus' name in Hebrew, Yashua (Joshua), means 'Yahweh saves.'
- This encapsulates Jesus' mission to save people from sin, not just political oppression.
Isaiah 7:14 Virgin Birth Prophecy
- Isaiah 7:14 prophecy of a virgin birth has dual meaning as 'young maiden' or 'virgin' and both meanings align in context.
- The Septuagint translated it as ‘virgin,’ understood by Jews as a prophetic sign of the Messiah's birth.