Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of the Woman: Fulfilled
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The prophecy concerning the "Seed of the Woman" is one of the earliest messianic prophecies found in the Bible, originating in the book of Genesis. This prophecy is foundational in understanding the redemptive plan of God through Jesus Christ and is seen as fulfilled in the New Testament.

Genesis 3:15 · The Protoevangelium

The prophecy is first introduced in Genesis 3:15, often referred to as the Protoevangelium, or "first gospel." After the fall of man, God pronounces judgment upon the serpent, saying: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel" . This verse is significant as it foretells the coming of a Redeemer who would ultimately defeat Satan, symbolized by the serpent.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

The New Testament writers identify Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of this prophecy. The concept of the "Seed of the Woman" is unique, as it implies a birth that is not of ordinary human descent, pointing to the virgin birth of Christ.

Galatians 4:4

Paul, in his epistle to the Galatians, affirms the fulfillment of this prophecy: "But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law" (Galatians 4:4). This passage highlights the divine timing and the incarnation of Christ, born of a woman, fulfilling the ancient promise.

Matthew 1:18-23

The Gospel of Matthew provides a detailed account of the virgin birth, further emphasizing the fulfillment of the prophecy. Matthew 1:18-23 describes how Mary, a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and the angel's message to Joseph confirms that this event fulfills what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: "Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (Matthew 1:23).

Revelation 12:1-5

The imagery in Revelation 12 also echoes the Genesis prophecy. The woman clothed with the sun, who gives birth to a male child destined to rule all nations, is seen as a symbolic representation of Israel and the Messiah. The dragon's attempt to devour the child reflects the ongoing enmity between the serpent and the Seed, culminating in Christ's ultimate victory.

Theological Significance

The prophecy of the Seed of the Woman is pivotal in Christian theology as it introduces the theme of redemption and the defeat of evil. It underscores the divine initiative in salvation history, where God promises a Savior who would be both fully human and fully divine. The fulfillment of this prophecy in Jesus Christ is seen as a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history.
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Galatians 4:4
But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
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Introduction
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Against Heresies
... Their views as to the prophecies. ... Christ, who liberated not only Abraham, but the
seed of Abraham ... all that the prophets have declared respecting Christ and the ...
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The Meaning
... Now to that vision the remaining prophecies of the same ... is unnecessary to add a word
more respecting it. ... of God; but the mystical, or supposed Christ, whom the ...
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Translated from the Greek.
... composed) before the advent (of Christ) that the ... 2932] For if the judgment respecting
the "Jew ... Moreover, there are many prophecies which predict regarding ...
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The City of God. Index of Subjects.
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Christ, [828]416. ... Hosea, his prophecies respecting the things of the gospel ...
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The Shaking of the Heavens and the Earth
... founded on the promises of God respecting the seed of ... The sense of many prophecies
concerning MESSIAH, though misapplied ... will be this, What think you of Christ? ...
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Subject Index
... Grain of mustard seed, the, [1055]573. ... Isaiah, his prophecy respecting the virgin
conceiving, vindicated against Theodotion, Aquila ... Christ is King of, [1292]267. ...
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John Chapter ii. 11-Jan
... Prophecies are fulfilled, the water-pots are full; but ... time permits, mention certain
facts respecting the several ... Christ was represented also in Noah and in ...
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Resources
How can I identify messianic prophecies in the Old Testament? | GotQuestions.org

How many prophecies did Jesus fulfill? | GotQuestions.org

What biblical prophecies were fulfilled in AD 70? | GotQuestions.org

Prophecies: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Abraham

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Abraham: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of David

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of David: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Isaac

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of Isaac: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of the Woman

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of the Woman: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Son of God

Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Son of God: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: Gall and Vinegar Being Given Him to Drink

Prophecies Respecting Christ: Gall and Vinegar Being Given Him to Drink: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: Great Persons Coming to Adore Him

Prophecies Respecting Christ: Great Persons Coming to Adore Him: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Ascension

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Ascension: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Bearing Reproach

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Bearing Reproach: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Priest After the Order of Melchizedek

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Priest After the Order of Melchizedek: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Prophet Like to Moses

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Prophet Like to Moses: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Stone of Stumbling to the Jews

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being a Stone of Stumbling to the Jews: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Anointed With the Spirit

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Anointed With the Spirit: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Betrayed by a Friend

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Betrayed by a Friend: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born a Virgin

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born a Virgin: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born in Bethlehem of Judea

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born in Bethlehem of Judea: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Buried With the Rich

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Buried With the Rich: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Called Immanuel

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Called Immanuel: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Called out of Egypt

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Called out of Egypt: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Forsaken by God

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Forsaken by God: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Hated by the Jews

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Hated by the Jews: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being King in Zion

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being King in Zion: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Mocked

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Mocked: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Numbered With the Transgressors

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Numbered With the Transgressors: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Pierced

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Pierced: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Preceded by John the Baptist

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Preceded by John the Baptist: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by his Brethren

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by his Brethren: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by the Jewish Rulers

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by the Jewish Rulers: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Smitten on the Cheek

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Smitten on the Cheek: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Sold for Thirty Pieces Silver

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Sold for Thirty Pieces Silver: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Spit on and Scourged

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Spit on and Scourged: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being the Chief Corner-Stone of the Church

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being the Chief Corner-Stone of the Church: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Without Guile

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Without Guile: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming at a Set Time

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming at a Set Time: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming Into the Temple

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Coming Into the Temple: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Death

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Death: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Disciples Forsaking Him

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Disciples Forsaking Him: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering on his Public Ministry

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering on his Public Ministry: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering Publicly Into Jerusalem

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering Publicly Into Jerusalem: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Exercising the Priestly office in Heaven

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Exercising the Priestly office in Heaven: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Flesh not Seeing Corruption

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Flesh not Seeing Corruption: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Garments Being Parted, and Lots Cast for his Vesture

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Garments Being Parted, and Lots Cast for his Vesture: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Hands and Feet Being Nailed to the Cross

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Hands and Feet Being Nailed to the Cross: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Intercession for his Murderers

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Intercession for his Murderers: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Meekness and Want of Ostentatious

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Meekness and Want of Ostentatious: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Ministry Commencing in Galilee

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Ministry Commencing in Galilee: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Patience and Silence Under Suffering

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Patience and Silence Under Suffering: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Poverty

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Poverty: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Preaching by Parables

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Preaching by Parables: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Price Being Given for the Potter's Field

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Price Being Given for the Potter's Field: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Resurrection

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Resurrection: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Righteous Government

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Righteous Government: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sitting on the Right Hand of God

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sitting on the Right Hand of God: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sufferings Being for Others

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Sufferings Being for Others: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Tenderness and Compassion

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Tenderness and Compassion: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Universal Dominion

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Universal Dominion: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Visage Being Marred

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Visage Being Marred: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Working Miracles

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Working Miracles: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Zeal

Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Zeal: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: That a Bone of Him should not be Broken

Prophecies Respecting Christ: That a Bone of Him should not be Broken: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: That the Jews and Gentiles should Combine Against Him

Prophecies Respecting Christ: That the Jews and Gentiles should Combine Against Him: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Conversion of the Gentiles to Him

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Conversion of the Gentiles to Him: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Intensity of his Sufferings

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Intensity of his Sufferings: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Perpetuity of his Kingdom

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Perpetuity of his Kingdom: Fulfilled

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Slaying of the Children of Bethlehem

Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Slaying of the Children of Bethlehem: Fulfilled

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Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of the Woman
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