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Messianic prophecies of the Holy Bible

This is a collation of scriptures referencing and cross-referencing prophecies about the Messiah that was promised to come.

John 5:46

For if you believed Moses, you would believe me (Jesus); for he (Moses) wrote of me.

Luke 24:44

Then he (Jesus) said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.”

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Genesis Prophecies

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be born of the "seed" of a woman.

Genesis 3:15a

Luke 1:34-35

The Messiah would successfully defeat Satan.

Genesis 3:15b

1 John 3:8

The Messiah would suffer when redeeming man to God.

Genesis 3:15c

1 Peter 3:18

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Seth.

Genesis 4:25

Luke 3:23-38

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Shem.

Genesis 9:26

Luke 3:23-36

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.

Genesis 12:3

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac.

Genesis 17:19

Luke 3:23-34

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.

Genesis 18:17-18a

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.

Genesis 18:17-18b

Acts 3:24-26

The Messiah would come form the lineage of Isaac.

Genesis 21:12

Luke 3:23-34

The Messiah would be God's "Sacrificial Lamb".

Genesis 22:8

John 1:29
Romans 8:3-4
1 Corinthians 5:7

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.

Genesis 22:18a

Galatians 3:16

The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.

Genesis 22:18b

Galatians 3:14

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac.

Genesis 26:4

Luke 3:23-34

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jacob.

Genesis 28:14a

Luke 3:23-34

The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.

Genesis 28:14b

Galatians 3:26-29

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah.

Genesis 49:10a

Luke 3:23-33

The Messiah would gather all people before Him.

Genesis 49:10b

Luke 12:1
Mark 1:45

The Messiah would be the "vine" of all living.

Genesis 49:11

John 15:1-5


Exodus Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment 

The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Exodus 12:46 John 19:32-33

Numbers Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Numbers 9:12 John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be God's "Star." Numbers 24:17 Revelation 22:16


Deuteronomy Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be a Prophet as man.

Deut. 18:15

Matthew 21:11

The Messiah would be a Prophet as man.

Deut. 18:18a

Matthew 21:11

The Messiah would speak God's "Will and Word."

Deut. 18:18b

John 12:49

The Messiah would become a curse for the redemption of man.

Deut. 21:23

Galatians 3:13

The Messiah would be worshiped by Angels and men at His birth.

Deut. 32:43

Luke 2:13-14


Ruth Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Boaz & Ruth.

Ruth 4:12-17

Luke 3:23-32


1st. Samuel Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be exalted by God with power and glory.

1 Samuel 2:10

Matthew 28:18
1 Peter 3:22


2nd. Samuel Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

2 Samuel 7:12-13

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would be the Son of God.

2 Samuel 7:13-14

Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

2 Samuel 7:16

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would come for all people.

2 Samuel 22:50

Romans 15:8-9

The Messiah would be the "Spiritual Rock."

2 Samuel 23:2-4a

1 Corinthians 10:4

The Messiah would be like the "Light of the Morning."

2 Samuel 23:2-4b

Revelation 22:16


1st. Chronicles Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah.

1 Chronicles 5:2

Luke 3:23-33

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

1 Chr. 17:11-12a

Luke 3:23-31

The Messiah's kingdom would be eternal.

1 Chr. 17:11-12b

Luke 1:32-33

The Messiah would be the Son of God.

1 Chr. 17:13-14

Matthew 3:16-17
John 12:28-30


Job Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

Yeshua would stand at the latter day upon earth.

Job 19:25-27

John 5:24-29


Psalm Prophecies

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would also be rejected by Gentiles.

Psalm 2:1

Acts 4:25-28

Political/religious leaders would conspire against the Messiah.

Psalm 2:2

Matthew 26:3-4
Mark 3:6

The Messiah would be King of the Jews.

Psalm 2:6

John 12:12-13
John 18:32

The Messiah would be the Son of God.

Psalm 2:7a

Luke 1:31-35
Matthew 3:16-17
Hebrews 1:5-6

The Messiah would reveal that He was the Son of God.

Psalm 2:7b

John 9:35-37

The Messiah would be raised from the dead and be crowned King.

Psalm 2:7c

Acts 13:30-33
Romans 1:3-4

The Messiah would ask God for His inheritance.

Psalm 2:8a

John 17:4-24

The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.

Psalm 2:8b

Matthew 28:18
Hebrews 1:1-2

The Messiah would not acknowledge those who did not believe in Him.

Psalm 2:12

John 3:36

Infants would give praise to the Messiah.

Psalm 8:2

Matthew 21:15-16

The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.

Psalm 8:6

Matthew 28:18

The Messiah would be resurrected.

Psalm 16:8-10a

Matthew 28:6
Acts 2:25-32

The Messiah's body would not see corruption (natural decay).

Psalm 16:8-10b

Acts 13:35-37

The Messiah would be glorified into the presence of God.

Psalm 16:11

Acts 2:25-33

The Messiah would come for all people.

Psalm 18:49

Ephesians 3:4-6

The Messiah would cry out to God.

Psalm 22:1a

Matthew 27:46

The Messiah would be forsaken by God at His crucifixion.

Psalm 22:1b

Mark 15:34

The Messiah would pray without ceasing before His
death.

Psalm 22:2

Matthew 26:38-39

The Messiah would be despised and rejected by His own.

Psalm 22:6

Luke 23:21-23

The Messiah would be made a mockery.

Psalm 22:7

Matthew 27:39

Unbelievers would say to the Messiah, "He trusted in God, let Him now deliver Him."

Psalm 22:8

Matthew 27:41-43

The Messiah would know His Father from childhood.

Psalm 22:9

Luke 2:40

The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb.

Psalm 22:10

Luke 1:30-33

The Messiah would be abandoned by His disciples.

Psalm 22:11

Mark 14:50

The Messiah would be encompassed by evil spirits.

Psalm 22:12-13

Colossians 2:15

The Messiah's body would emit blood & water.

Psalm 22:14a

John 19:34

The Messiah would be crucified.

Psalm 22:14b

Matthew 27:35

The Messiah would thirst while dying.

Psalm 22:15a

John 19:28

The Messiah would thirst just prior to His death.

Psalm 22:15b

John 19:30

The Messiah would be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion.

Psalm 22:16a

Luke 23:36

The Messiah would be observed by Jews at His crucifixion.

Psalm 22:16b

Matthew 27:41-43

Both the Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced.

Psalm 22:16c

Matthew 27:38

The Messiah's bones would not be broken.

Psalm 22:17a

John 19:32-33

The Messiah would be viewed by many during His crucifixion.

Psalm 22:17b

Luke 23:35

The Messiah's garments would be parted among the soldiers.

Psalm 22:18a

John 19:23-24

The soldiers would cast lots for the Messiah's clothes.

Psalm 22:18b

John 19:23-24

The Messiah's atonement would enable believers to receive salvation.

Psalm 22:22

Hebrews 2:10-12
Matthew 12:50
John 20:14

The Messiah's enemies would stumble and fall.

Psalm 27:2

John 18:3-6

The Messiah would be accused by false witnesses.

Psalm 27:12

Matthew 26:59-61

The Messiah would cry out to God "Into thy hands I commend my spirit."

Psalm 31:5

Luke 23:46

There would be many attempts to kill the Messiah.

Psalm 31:13

Matthew 27:1

The Messiah would have no bones broken.

Psalm 34:20

John 19:32-33

The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.

Psalm 35:11

Mark 14:55-59

The Messiah would be hated without cause.

Psalm 35:19

John 18:19-23
John 15:24-25

The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers.

Psalm 38:13-14

Matthew 26:62-63

The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb for redemption of all mankind.

Psalm 40:6-8a

Hebrews 10:10-13

The Messiah would reveal that the Hebrew scriptures were written of Him.

Psalm 40:6-8b

Luke 24:44
John 5:39-40

The Messiah would do God's (His Father) will.

Psalm 40:7-8

John 5:30

The Messiah would not conceal His mission from believing people.

Psalm 40:9-10

Luke 4:16-21

The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.

Psalm 41:9

Mark 14:17-18

The Messiah would communicate a message of mercy.

Psalm 45:2

Luke 4:22

The Messiah's throne would be eternal.

Psalm 45:6-7a

Luke 1:31-33
Hebrews 1:8-9

The Messiah would be God.

Psalm 45:6-7b

Hebrews 1:8-9

The Messiah would act with righteousness.

Psalm 45:6-7c

John 5:30

The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.

Psalm 55:12-14

Luke 22:47-48

The Messiah would ascend back into heaven.

Psalm 68:18a

Luke 24:51
Ephesians 4:8

The Messiah would give good gifts unto believing men.

Psalm 68:18b

Matthew 10:1
Ephesians 4:7-11

The Messiah would be hated and rejected without cause.

Psalm 69:4

Luke 23:13-22
John 15:24-25

The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.

Psalm 69:7

Mat. 26:65-67

The Messiah would be rejected by the Jews.

Psalm 69:8a

John 1:11

The Messiah's very own brothers would reject Him.

Psalm 69:8b

John 7:3-5

The Messiah would become angry due to unethical practices by the Jews in the temple.

Psalm 69:9a

John 2:13-17

The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.

Psalm 69:9b

Romans 15:3

The Messiah's heart would be broken.

Psalm 69:20a

John 19:34

The Messiah's disciples would abandon Him just prior to His death.

Psalm 69:20b

Mark 14:33-41

The Messiah would be offered gall mingled with vinegar while dying.

Psalm 69:21a

Matthew 27:34

The Messiah would thirst while dying.

Psalm 69:21b

John 19:28

The potters field would be uninhabited (Field of Blood).

Psalm 69:25

Acts 1:16-20

The Messiah would teach in parables.

Psalm 78:2

Mat.13:34-35

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.

Psalm 80:17

Acts 5:31

The Messiah would come form the lineage of David.

Psalm 89:3-4

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would call God His Father.

Psalm 89:26

Matthew 11:27

The Messiah would be God's only "begotten" Son.

Psalm 89:27

Mark 16:6
Colossians 1:18
Revelation 1:5

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Psalm 89:29

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Psalm 89:35-36

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would be eternal.

Psalm 102:25-27a

Revelation 1:8
Hebrews 1:10-12

The Messiah would be the creator of all things.

Psalm 102:25-27b

John 1:3
Ephesians 3:9
Hebrews 1:10-12

The Messiah would calm the stormy sea.

Psalm 107:28-29

Matthew 8:24-26

The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.

Psalm 109:2

John 18:29-30

The Messiah would offer up prayer for His enemies.

Psalm 109:4

Luke 23:34

The Messiah's betrayer (Judas) would have a short life.

Psalm 109:8a

Acts 1:16-18
John 17:12

The Messiah's betrayer would be replaced by another.

Psalm 109:8b

Acts 1:20-26

The Messiah would be mocked by many.

Psalm 109:25

Mark 15:29-30

The Messiah would be Lord and King.

Psalm 110:1a

Mat. 22:41-45

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.

Psalm 110:1b

Mark 16:19
Mat. 22:41-46

The Messiah would be a Priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Psalm 110:4

Hebrews 6:17-20

The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.

Psalm 110:5

1 Peter 3:21-22

The Messiah would be the "Stone" rejected by the builders (Jews).


Psalm 118:22


Mat.21:42-43

The Messiah would come in the name of the Lord.

Psalm 118:26

Matthew 21:9

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Psalm 132:11

Matthew 1:1

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Psalm 132:17

Matthew 1:1
Luke 1:68-70


Proverb Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be from everlasting to everlasting.

Proverbs 8:22-23

John 17:5

The Messiah would ascend and descend to and from heaven.

Proverbs 30:4a

John 3:13
John 6:38
Mark 16:19

God would have a "begotten" Son.

Proverbs 30:4b

Matthew 3:16-17

Isaiah PropheciesOT ScriptureNT Fulfillment

The Jews would reject the Messiah.

Isaiah 6:9-10a

John 12:37-40

The Messiah would teach in parables.

Isaiah 6:9-10b

Matthew 13:13-15

The Messiah would be born of a virgin.

Isaiah 7:14a

Luke 1:34-35

The Messiah would be called Immanuel, "God With Us."

Isaiah 7:14b

Matthew 1:21-23

The Messiah would be God.

Isaiah 7:14c

John 12:45
1 Timothy 3:16

The Messiah would have wisdom from His childhood.

Isaiah 7:15

Luke 2:40

The Messiah would be a "Stumbling Stone" for the Jews.

Isaiah 8:14

Matthew 21:43-44

The Messiah would minister in Galilee.

Isaiah 9:1-2a

Matthew 4:12-17

The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles.

Isaiah 9:1-2b

Luke 2:28-32

The birth of the Messiah.

Isaiah 9:6a

Luke 2:11

The Messiah would be the Son of God.

Isaiah 9:6b

Luke 1:35

The Messiah would be both man and God.

Isaiah 9:6c

John 10:30
John 12:45
John 14:7

The Messiah would be from everlasting.

Isaiah 9:6d

Colossians 1:17

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse.

Isaiah 11:1a

Luke 3:23-32

The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth.

Isaiah 11:1b

Matthew 2:21-23

The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him.

Isaiah 11:2a

Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and wisdom.

Isaiah 11:2b

Matthew 13:54

The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and fear of God.

Isaiah 11:2c

Matthew 11:27
John 15:10

The Messiah would have a quick understanding in the fear of the LORD.

Isaiah 11:3a

Luke 2:46-47
Luke 4:31-32
John 14:31

The Messiah would not judge on the basis of outward appearance.

Isaiah 11:3b

John 2:24-25
John 7:24

The Messiah would judge the poor with righteousness.

Isaiah 11:4

Mark 12:41-44
Luke 13:30

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse.

Isaiah 11:10a

Luke 3:23-32

The Messiah would come for all people.

Isaiah 11:10b

Acts 13:47-48

The Messiah would have the key of David.

Isaiah 22:22

Revelation 3:7

The Messiah would defeat death (sin).

Isaiah 25:8

Revelation 1:18
2 Timothy 1:10

Several Saints would rise to life at the resurrection of the Messiah.

Isaiah 26:19

Matthew 27:52-53

The Messiah would be the cornerstone.

Isaiah 28:16

1 Peter 2:4-6

The Messiah would heal the blind.

Isaiah 35:5a

Mark 10:51-52
John 9:1-7

The Messiah would heal the deaf.

Isaiah 35:5b

Mark 7:32-35

The Messiah would heal the lame.

Isaiah 35:6a

Matthew 12:10-13
John 5:5-9

The Messiah would heal the dumb.

Isaiah 35:6b

Matthew 9:32-33
Matthew 15:30

The forerunner (John The Baptist) of the Messiah would live in the wilderness.

Isaiah 40:3a

Matthew 3:1-4

The forerunner (John The Baptist) would prepare people for the coming of the Messiah.

Isaiah 40:3b

Matthew 3:11
Luke 1:17
John 1:29
John 3:28

The Messiah would be God.

Isaiah 40:3c

John 10:30
Philippians 2:5-7

The Messiah would be as a shepherd.

Isaiah 40:11

John 10:11
Mark 9:36-37

The Messiah would be God's messenger.

Isaiah 42:1a

John 4:34
John 5:30

The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him.

Isaiah 42:1b

Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would please God.

Isaiah 42:1c

Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would not desire personal attention for Himself.

Isaiah 42:2

Matthew 12:15-21

The Messiah would have compassion for the poor and needy.

Isaiah 42:3

Matthew 11:4-5
Matthew 12:15-20

The Messiah would receive direction from God.

Isaiah 42:6a

John 5:19-20
John 14:10-11

The Messiah would be ministered to by God.

Isaiah 42:6b

John 8:29
Luke 22:42-43

The Messiah would be the "New Covenant".

Isaiah 42:6c

Matthew 26:28

The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles.

Isaiah 42:6d

John 8:12

The Messiah would heal the blind.

Isaiah 42:7

Matthew 9:27-30
Matthew 21:14

The Messiah would be the "First and the Last".

Isaiah 44:6

Rev. 1:17-18

The Messiah would be from everlasting.

Isaiah 48:16

John 17:24

The Messiah would come for all people.

Isaiah 49:1a

1 Timothy 2:4-6

The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb.

Isaiah 49:1b

Matthew 1:20-21

The Messiah would be called by His name before he was born.

Isaiah 49:1c

Luke 1:30-31

The Messiah's words would be as a sharp as a two-edged sword.

Isaiah 49:2a

Rev. 2:12-16
John 12:48

The Messiah would be protected by God.

Isaiah 49:2b

Matthew 2:13-15

The Messiah would be empowered for the judgment of mankind.

Isaiah 49:2c

John 5:22-29

The Messiah would be God's servant.

Isaiah 49:3a

John 17:4

The Messiah's life and death would glorify God.

Isaiah 49:3b

Matthew 15:30-31

The Messiah would be sorrowful because of the Jew's unbelief.

Isaiah 49:4

Luke 19:41-42

The Messiah would be God's servant.

Isaiah 49:5a

John 6:38
John 8:29

The Messiah would come to bring Israel back to God.

Isaiah 49:5b

Matthew 15:24
Matthew 10:5-7

The Messiah would be God's servant.

Isaiah 49:6a

John 1:49-50

The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles.

Isaiah 49:6b

Acts 13:47-48

The Messiah would be despised.

Isaiah 49:7

John 10:20
Matthew 27:22

The Palms of the Messiah would be a witness.

Isaiah 49:16

John 20:25-28

The Messiah would speak with God given knowledge.

Isaiah 50:4

John 12:49
Matthew 7:28-29

The Messiah would not be rebellious to God's will.

Isaiah 50:5

John 12:27

The Messiah's back would be lashed (stripped).

Isaiah 50:6a

Matthew 27:26

The Messiah's face would be beaten and spit upon.

Isaiah 50:6b

Matthew 26:67

The Messiah would not waver from His mission.

Isaiah 50:7

Luke 9:51-53

The Messiah would be justified by His righteousness.

Isaiah 50:8

1 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 8:32-34

The Messiah would completely trust in God.

Isaiah 50:8-10

John 11:7-10

The Messiah would proclaim the gospel from the mountain tops.

Isaiah 52:7

Matthew 5:1-7:29
John 14:31

The Messiah would be God's servant.

Isaiah 52:13a

John 9:4
John 14:31

The Messiah would be highly exalted by God.

Isaiah 52:13b

Philippians 2:9-11

The Messiah's face would be disfigured from extreme beatings during His trial.


Isaiah 52:14

Mat. 26:67-68
Mat. 27:26-30

The Messiah's blood would be shed to make atonement for all mankind.

Isaiah 52:15

Revelation 1:5

The Messiah's own people would reject Him.

Isaiah 53:1

John 12:37-38

The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth.

Isaiah 53:2a

Matthew 2:21-23

The Messiah would appear as an ordinary man.

Isaiah 53:2b

Philippians 2:7-8

The Messiah would be despised.

Isaiah 53:3a

Luke 4:28-29

The Messiah would be rejected.

Isaiah 53:3b

Mat. 27:21-23

The Messiah would suffer great sorrow and grief.

Isaiah 53:3c

Luke 19:41-42
Mat. 26:37-38
Matthew 27:46

Men would deny association with the Messiah.

Isaiah 53:3d

Mark 14:50-52
Mat. 26:73-74

The Messiah would have a heal many.


Isaiah 53:4a

Luke 6:17-19
Matthew 8:16-17

The Messiah would bear the sins of the world upon Himself.


Isaiah 53:4b

1 Peter 2:24
1 Peter 3:18

Many would think the Messiah to be cursed by God.

Isaiah 53:4c

Mat. 27:41-43

The Messiah would bear the penalty of death for man's sins.

Isaiah 53:5a

Luke 23:33
Hebrews 9:28

The Messiah's would be bruised for our iniquities.

Isaiah 53:5b

Colossians 1:20
Eph. 2:13-18

The Messiah's back would be lashed at His trial.

Isaiah 53:5c

Matthew 27:26
1 Peter 2:24

The Messiah would be the sin-bearer for all mankind.

Isaiah 53:6

Galatians 1:4

The Messiah would be oppressed and afflicted.

Isaiah 53:7a

Mat. 27:27-31

The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers.

Isaiah 53:7b

Mat. 27:12-14

The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb.

Isaiah 53:7c

John 1:29
John 19:14-18

The Messiah would be condemned and persecuted.

Isaiah 53:8a

Mat. 26:47-27:31

The Messiah would be judged.

Isaiah 53:8b

John 18:13-22
Mat. 26:57-66
Matthew 27:1
Matthew 27:22
Luke 23:11

The Messiah would be killed.

Isaiah 53:8c

Matthew 27:35

The Messiah would die for the sins of the world.

Isaiah 53:8d

1 John 2:2

The Messiah would be buried in a borrowed rich man's tomb.

Isaiah 53:9a

Matthew 27:57

The Messiah would be completely innocent.

Isaiah 53:9b

Mark 15:3

The Messiah would have no deceit guile in His mouth.

Isaiah 53:9c

John 18:38
Luke 23:33-34
1 Peter 2:21-22

God's will would be that the Messiah should die for all mankind.

Isaiah 53:10a

John 18:11
Romans 3:23-26

The Messiah would be a sin offering.

Isaiah 53:10b

Matthew 20:28
Ephesians 5:2

The Messiah would be resurrected and live forever.


Isaiah 53:10c

Mark 16:16
Rev. 1:17-18

The Messiah would prosper.

Isaiah 53:10d

John 17:1-5
Revelation 5:12

God would be completely satisfied with the suffering of the Messiah.

Isaiah 53:11a

John 12:27
Matthew 27:46

The Messiah would be God's servant.

Isaiah 53:11b

Romans 5:18-19

The Messiah would justify man before God.

Isaiah 53:11c

Romans 5:8-9

The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind.

Isaiah 53:11d

Hebrews 9:28

The Messiah would be exalted by God for his sacrifice.

Isaiah 53:12a

Matthew 28:18

The Messiah would freely lay down His life to save mankind.

Isaiah 53:12b

Luke 23:46

The Messiah would be counted with the criminals.

Isaiah 53:12c

Luke 23:32

The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind.

Isaiah 53:12d

2 Cor. 5:21

The Messiah would intercede for man to God.

Isaiah 53:12e

Luke 23:34

The Messiah would be resurrected by God.

Isaiah 55:3

Acts 10:40-41
Acts 13:34

The Messiah would be a witness.

Isaiah 55:4

John 3:10-12
John 18:37

The Messiah would come to provide salvation for all mankind.

Isaiah 59:15-16a

John 6:40
1 Thes. 5:8-10

The Messiah would intercede between God and man.

Isaiah 59:15-16b

Mat. 10:32-33
Romans 8:34

The Messiah would come to Zion as their Redeemer.

Isaiah 59:20

Luke 2:38
John 10:11

The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him.

Isaiah 61:1

Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would preach the gospel of "Good News".

Isaiah 61:1-2

Luke 4:18-21

The Messiah would come to provide salvation.

Isaiah 63:5

John 3:17
Col. 2:13-15

The Messiah would be revealed to a people who were not seeking Him.

Isaiah 65:1

Mat. 15:22-28
Romans 10:18-20

The Messiah would be rejected by His own (Jews).

Isaiah 65:2

John 5:37-40


Jeremiah Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Jeremiah 23:5

Luke 3:23-31

The Messiah would be Lord and King.

Jeremiah 23:6

John 13:13

Herod the King would kill many children trying to destroy the Christ Child (Messiah).

Jeremiah 31:15

Matthew 2:16

The Messiah would be born of a virgin (Mary).

Jeremiah 31:22

Matthew 1:18-20

The Messiah would establish the "New Covenant" with man.

Jeremiah 31:31

Matthew 26:28

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Jeremiah 33:14-15

Luke 3:23-31


Lamentations Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial.

Lam. 3:30

John 18:22


Ezekiel Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David and be king of Israel.

Ezekiel 17:22-24

Luke 3:23-31

The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.

Ezekiel 34:23-24

Matthew 1:1


Daniel Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would ascend into heaven after His resurrection.

Daniel 7:13-14a

Acts 1:9-11

The Messiah would be highly exalted with God.

Daniel 7:13-14b

Eph. 1:20-22

The Messiah's dominion would be eternal.

Daniel 7:13-14c

Luke 1:31-33
Hebrews 1:8

The Messiah would come to condemn sin and conquer death.

Daniel 9:24a

Galatians 1:3-5

The Messiah would be God's anointed.

Daniel 9:24b

Luke 1:35

The Messiah would be revealed to the Jews 483 years after the decree to rebuild Jerusalem.

Daniel 9:25

John 12:12-13

The Messiah would be put to death.

Daniel 9:26a

Matthew 27:35

The Messiah would die to take away the sins of the world.

Daniel 9:26b

Hebrews 2:9

The Messiah would die before the temple was destroyed.

Daniel 9:26c

Mat. 27:50-51

Daniel saw a vision of the Messiah in His glorification.

Daniel 10:5-6

Rev. 1:13-16


Hosea Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

God would call His Son (Messiah) out of Egypt.

Hosea 11:1

Matthew 2:13-15

The Messiah would defeat sin and death.

Hosea 13:14

1 Cor. 15:55-57


Joel Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would provide salvation for all mankind.

Joel 2:32

Romans 10:12-13


Amos Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

God would blacken the sky during Jesus' crucifixion.

Amos 8:9

Mat. 27:45-46


Micah Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial.

Micah 5:1

Matthew 27:30

The Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem.

Micah 5:2a

Matthew 2:1-2

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah.

Micah 5:2b

Luke 3:23-33

The Messiah would be eternal.

Micah 5:2c

Revelation 1:8


Haggai Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would visit the second temple.

Haggai 2:6-9

Luke 2:27-32

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel.

Haggai 2:23

Luke 3:23-27


Zechariah Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

The Messiah would be God and dwell among His people.

Zech. 2:10-11a

John 1:14

The Messiah would be sent by God.

Zech. 2:10-11b

John 8:18-19

The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel.

Zechariah 3:8a

Luke 3:23-27

The Messiah would be God's chosen messenger.

Zechariah 3:8b

John 17:4

The Messiah would be both a High Priest and a King.

Zechariah 6:12-13

Hebrews 8:1
Romans 8:34

The Messiah would enter Jerusalem and be greeted with rejoicing.

Zechariah 9:9a

Matthew 21:8-10

The Messiah would be viewed as King.

Zechariah 9:9b

John 12:12-13

The Messiah would be just and worthy.

Zechariah 9:9c

John 5:30

The Messiah would bring salvation to all mankind.

Zechariah 9:9d

Luke 19:10
Titus 2:11

The Messiah would be humble in spirit.

Zechariah 9:9e

Matthew 11:29
John 13:4-14

The Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on an ass.

Zechariah 9:9f

Matthew 21:6-9

The Messiah would be the cornerstone.

Zechariah 10:4

Ephesians 2:20

Israel's rejection of the Messiah would result in God removing His protection of the people (Jews).

Zechariah 11:10

Luke 19:41-44

The Messiah would be betrayed by Judas for thirty pieces of silver.

Zechariah 11:12

Mathew 26:14-15

The thirty pieces of silver would be thrown into the temple.

Zechariah 11:13a

Matthew 27:3-5

The thirty pieces of silver would be used to buy the Potter's Field.

Zechariah 11:13b

Matthew 27:6-7

The Messiah's body would be pierced (blood/water emitted).

Zechariah 12:10

John 19:34

The Messiah would be God's co-equal.

Zechariah 13:7a

John 14:9

The disciples would be "scattered" after the death of the Messiah.

Zechariah 13:7b

Matthew 26:31-56


Malachi Prophecies:


OT Scripture


NT Fulfillment

A messenger (John The Baptist) would prepare the way for the Messiah.

Malachi 3:1a

Matthew 11:10

The Messiah would make an unannounced appearance at the Jewish temple.

Malachi 3:1b

Mark 11:15-16

The Messiah would communicate the "New Covenant".

Malachi 3:1c

Luke 4:43

The Messiah's coming would be announced by a man coming in the spirit of Elijah (John The Baptist).

Malachi 4:5

Matthew 3:1-2
Matthew 11:13-14

The Messiah's announcer would turn many hearts to God.

Malachi 4:6

Luke 1:16-17
Mark 1:3-5

Sources

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.