Isaiah 7:14 is one such prophecy. In this chapter, Isaiah has been called to deliver a promise to Ahaz, King of Judah. The northern territories of Israel have split from those in the south and have become allies with the nation of Aram. They are conspiring to attack Judah, home to Jerusalem and the remaining line of David., Jesus accurately predicted his death and resurrection, the rise of false prophets, the fall of Jerusalem, the worldwide scattering of Jews, and how the world will end. This prophecy speaks of a promised descendant of King David in an extraordinary way., Isaiah 7:14 is one of the great prophetic passages of the Old Testament. The meaning of this passage depends on one key Hebrew word and verse 16. Yes, the passage is about Jesus and we explain why that is true during our response to your question. Here is the passage you have asked about., Isaiah 7:14 is a profound prophecy delivered by the prophet Isaiah during a time of great political turmoil. King Ahaz of Judah faced threats from surrounding nations, leading to fear and uncertainty among the people., After researching the passage, I must agree that in Isaiah 7:14 one finds a double reference. Although Isaiah 7:14 is among the most controversial of Messianic prophecies (Rydelnik, The Messianic Hope, 147), several good reasons exist to accept the prophecy as Messianic in scope., Skeptics argue that Isaiah 7:14 wasn't meant to be messianic prophecy. The context is consistent that New Testament teaching point to a Messianic promise..