Bible dictionary for children
Messianic prophecy
Messianic prophecy means a prophetic passage Christians connect with the Messiah.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Messianic prophecy means a prophetic passage Christians connect with the Messiah. Understanding it includes reading its earlier setting as well as its later use.
Talk about it
Why should we ask what a prophecy meant to its first listeners?
An example from the Bible
Christians read Isaiah's promise about a child and ruler in connection with Jesus. The passage also belongs to Isaiah's message to his first hearers.
Read Isaiah 9:6 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Isaiah 9:6
For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
