IDENTIFICATION OF IMMANUEL IN THE CONTEXT OF ISAIAH 7:14 (1)

Background of the Problem

For many scholars the identification of Immanuel and his mother in Isaiah 7:14 had been a dispute for a long time. For Christian the verse Isaiah 7:14 is one of the most popular items in the foretold the future conception and birth of a child by a virgin, the “fulfillment” of which is described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke with the accounts of Mary’s conceiving a child of the Holy Spirit and giving birth to Jesus. However many scholar questioned refute Christian’ application of this verse.

Statement of the Problem

The prophet Isaiah’s use of the term  עַלְמָ֗ה (‘almah) and עִמָּ֥נוּאֵֽל  (‘imanu'el ) in 7:14 would pose a problem. To whom Isaiah’s Immanuel and his mother intended? What is the correct interpretation of the the Immanuel and his mother of this verse contextually?

Purpose and Importance of Research

This research attempts to resolve the enigma of the Immanuel and his mother contextually. This study is important for it will show the true meaning of this prophetic as the Bible want. In addition, this study will enable them to have a clear understanding and views on the book of Isaiah and jts prophecy in Isa 7:14 particularly.

Delimitations

The scope of this paper is delimited on the investigation of the identification of the Immanuel and his mother of Isaiah 7:14 contextually. Although there are some passages in NT which denotes that this verse to Jesus and Mary.

Methodology

This research primarily uses the inductive method to arrive at answers. Through theological reflection the following steps will be taken: firstly, the background of great controversy and analysis of the word א֑וֹת (‘ot), עַלְמָ֗ה (‘almah), הָרָה֙ (harah), and עִמָּ֥נוּאֵֽל  (‘imanu'el ) in its lexical-grammatical, structural, contextual aspects; Finally summary and conclusion will be made.