The Study Podcast
October 10, 2022

War Between Nations – Isaiah 7

The Syro-Ephraimite War is a major topic in this episode of The Study Podcast and it leads to an important question: Are there two virgin births in the Bible?

This episode of The Study Podcast is a doozy. The Syro-Ephraimite War is a major topic and with lots of historical background and challenging naming conventions for the various nations, cities and rulers. In light of this war, Isaiah delivers a message to King Ahaz:

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14 ESV

This leads to an important question: Are there two virgin births in the Bible? Dr. Wegner has an answer!

Palistrophe Structure of Isaiah 5-12

A. Song of the Vineyard (Is 5:1-7)
B. Six Woe Oracles (Is 5:8-23)
C. Uplifted Hands Oracle (Is 5:24-30)
Isaianic Memoir (Is 6:1-9:7)
C1. Four Uplifted Hand Oracles (Is 9:8-10:4)
B1. Woe Oracle (Is 10:5-11:16)
A1. Song of Thanksgiving (Is 12:1-6)