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Psalm 16 does not speak of the resurrection of the Messiah.
Psalm 16 does not speak of the resurrection of the Messiah. According to the biblical record, Psalm 16 is a psalm of David, in which he expresses his confidence that he will be delivered from…
Daniel 9:24–27 has nothing to do with the Messiah.
Daniel 9:24–27 has nothing to do with the Messiah. There is no question that Christian versions translating the Hebrew word mashiach as “the Messiah” in this passage are reading something into the text. However, what…
It is not true that the medieval rabbis were the first to apply Isaiah 53 to Israel instead of the Messiah. The Israel interpretation is actually very ancient.
It is not true that the medieval rabbis were the first to apply Isaiah 53 to Israel instead of the Messiah. The Israel interpretation is actually very ancient. You’re partially correct. The earliest reference to…
The rabbis only applied Isaiah 52:13–15, not 53:1–12, to the Messiah son of David.
The rabbis only applied Isaiah 52:13–15, not 53:1–12, to the Messiah son of David. Absolutely not. In fact, an Orthodox anti-missionary made this very claim—quite emphatically—in a live radio debate with me in 1991. Needless…
Isaiah 53 speaks of the people of Israel, not Jesus (or any Messiah).
Isaiah 53 speaks of the people of Israel, not Jesus (or any Messiah). It is impossible, both contextually and logically, for Isaiah 53 to be speaking of the people of Israel. Rather, the text clearly…
Isaiah 9:6 does not speak of a divine king (or Messiah).
Isaiah 9:6 does not speak of a divine king (or Messiah).
Nowhere in the Hebrew Bible are we told that we must “believe in the Messiah.”
Nowhere in the Hebrew Bible are we told that we must “believe in the Messiah.” This is hardly an accurate statement, and it is not even in harmony with Jewish tradition. Believing in God, his…
If Jesus is really the Messiah, and if he is so important, why doesn’t the Torah speak of him at all?
If Jesus is really the Messiah, and if he is so important, why doesn’t the Torah speak of him at all? You would be surprised to see how many passages and concepts actually point to…