Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Vayyikra R. 14 — child born before Zion travails; Messiah before oppressor
Born Before the Pain
Isaiah prophesied a miraculous birth — a son delivered before labor pains.
Old Testament
Isaiah 66:7
Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son.
New Testament
Revelation 12:5
She gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne.
Why This Matters
Isaiah prophesied a miraculous birth — a son delivered before labor pains. Revelation identifies this child as the one who rules all nations, snatched to God's throne. The Messiah's birth defied natural order.
Reflection
Lord, as I reflect on Born Before the Pain, make me steady in faith, humble in spirit, and rooted in Your unchanging identity.
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