Messianic Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled

Jesus is God the Son, and the New Testament says the Scriptures spoke of him beforehand. Matthew cites Isaiah for the virgin birth. Peter cites Isaiah for the wounds. A separate, older Jewish list, collected by Alfred Edersheim, shows that rabbis before and beside the church also read hundreds of Old Testament passages as messianic. The two lists are not the same list.

See the Full Map. How Many Times Does the New Testament Quote the Old Testament? is the count of quotations, which is a wider set than this table.

Key Points

• Matthew 1:23Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source applies Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionTherefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionOpen source to the birth of Jesus, with the formula that it might be fulfilled. (2) (3)
• 1 Peter 2:241 Peter 2:24 · King James VersionWho his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.1 Peter 2:24 · King James VersionOpen source applies the wounds of Isaiah 53:5Isaiah 53:5 · King James VersionBut he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 · King James VersionOpen source to Jesus, by whose stripes the readers are healed. (5) (6)
• Jesus himself uses two pictures as types: the bronze serpent in Numbers 21:9Numbers 21:9 · King James VersionAnd Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.Numbers 21:9 · King James VersionOpen source, applied in John 3:14John 3:14 · King James VersionAnd as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:John 3:14 · King James VersionOpen source, and Jonah’s three days in Jonah 1:17Jonah 1:17 · King James VersionNow the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.Jonah 1:17 · King James VersionOpen source, applied in Matthew 12:40Matthew 12:40 · King James VersionFor as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.Matthew 12:40 · King James VersionOpen source. (7) (8) (9) (10)
• Edersheim’s Appendix IX says ancient rabbinic writings apply upwards of 456 Old Testament passages to the Messiah: 75 from the Pentateuch, 243 from the Prophets, and 138 from the Hagiographa, supported by more than 558 rabbinic references. (1)
• A parse of that appendix for this site found 432 canonical references, against his 456. Isaiah 7:14 is not in his list. Psalm 22:16Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionFor dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionOpen source is in the curated table with no explicit New Testament citation. (4)

The Curated Table

The table is the curated core on this site: 61 Old Testament lines. Forty-nine are applied to Jesus by an explicit New Testament citation. Two are types Jesus himself applies. Nine are allusions only. One, Psalm 22:16, has no explicit New Testament citation. Twenty of the 61 are from Isaiah. Twenty-five of the 61 also appear in Edersheim’s rabbinic list, 17 of them as headwords. Twelve name Justin Martyr’s First Apology or Irenaeus’s Against Heresies, by chapter only. (11) (12)

Curated messianic lines, grouped by theme. Each reference opens the King James verse on this site.

Theme	Old Testament	New Testament	How It Is Read
all things under his feet	Psalms 8:6Psalms 8:6 · King James VersionThou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:Psalms 8:6 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 2:8Hebrews 2:8 · King James VersionThou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.Hebrews 2:8 · King James VersionOpen source 1 Corinthians 15:271 Corinthians 15:27 · King James VersionFor he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.1 Corinthians 15:27 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
anointed to preach good tidings	Isaiah 61:1Isaiah 61:1 · King James VersionThe Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;Isaiah 61:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Luke 4:18Luke 4:18 · King James VersionThe Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,Luke 4:18 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
begotten Son	Psalms 2:7Psalms 2:7 · King James VersionI will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.Psalms 2:7 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 13:33Acts 13:33 · King James VersionGod hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.Acts 13:33 · King James VersionOpen source Hebrews 1:5Hebrews 1:5 · King James VersionFor unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?Hebrews 1:5 · King James VersionOpen source Hebrews 5:5Hebrews 5:5 · King James VersionSo also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.Hebrews 5:5 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
betrayed by a friend	Psalms 41:9Psalms 41:9 · King James VersionYea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.Psalms 41:9 · King James VersionOpen source	John 13:18John 13:18 · King James VersionI speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.John 13:18 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
blessed is he that cometh	Psalms 118:26Psalms 118:26 · King James VersionBlessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.Psalms 118:26 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 21:9Matthew 21:9 · King James VersionAnd the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.Matthew 21:9 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
blessing to all nations through Abraham	Genesis 12:3Genesis 12:3 · King James VersionAnd I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.Genesis 12:3 · King James VersionOpen source	Galatians 3:8Galatians 3:8 · King James VersionAnd the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.Galatians 3:8 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
born in Bethlehem	Micah 5:2Micah 5:2 · King James VersionBut thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.Micah 5:2 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 2:6Matthew 2:6 · King James VersionAnd thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.Matthew 2:6 · King James VersionOpen source John 7:42John 7:42 · King James VersionHath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?John 7:42 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit Justin Martyr, First Apology 34
child born, Mighty God, Prince of Peace	Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 9:6 · King James VersionFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6 · King James VersionOpen source	Luke 1:32Luke 1:32 · King James VersionHe shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:Luke 1:32 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Justin Martyr, First Apology 35
Creator Son, unchanging	Psalms 102:25Psalms 102:25 · King James VersionOf old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.Psalms 102:25 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 1:10Hebrews 1:10 · King James VersionAnd, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:Hebrews 1:10 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
cry of forsakenness	Psalms 22:1Psalms 22:1 · King James VersionMy God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?Psalms 22:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 27:46Matthew 27:46 · King James VersionAnd about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?Matthew 27:46 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 15:34Mark 15:34 · King James VersionAnd at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?Mark 15:34 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
declare thy name unto my brethren	Psalms 22:22Psalms 22:22 · King James VersionI will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.Psalms 22:22 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 2:12Hebrews 2:12 · King James VersionSaying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.Hebrews 2:12 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
Elijah the forerunner	Malachi 4:5Malachi 4:5 · King James VersionBehold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:Malachi 4:5 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 11:14Matthew 11:14 · King James VersionAnd if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.Matthew 11:14 · King James VersionOpen source Luke 1:17Luke 1:17 · King James VersionAnd he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.Luke 1:17 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
forerunner: voice in the wilderness	Isaiah 40:3Isaiah 40:3 · King James VersionThe voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Isaiah 40:3 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 3:3Matthew 3:3 · King James VersionFor this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.Matthew 3:3 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 1:3Mark 1:3 · King James VersionThe voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.Mark 1:3 · King James VersionOpen source Luke 3:4Luke 3:4 · King James VersionAs it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.Luke 3:4 · King James VersionOpen source John 1:23John 1:23 · King James VersionHe said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.John 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
garments divided, lots cast	Psalms 22:18Psalms 22:18 · King James VersionThey part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.Psalms 22:18 · King James VersionOpen source	John 19:24John 19:24 · King James VersionThey said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.John 19:24 · King James VersionOpen source Matthew 27:35Matthew 27:35 · King James VersionAnd they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.Matthew 27:35 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
great light	Isaiah 9:2Isaiah 9:2 · King James VersionThe people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.Isaiah 9:2 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 4:16Matthew 4:16 · King James VersionThe people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.Matthew 4:16 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
hanged on a tree, made a curse	Deuteronomy 21:23Deuteronomy 21:23 · King James VersionHis body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.Deuteronomy 21:23 · King James VersionOpen source	Galatians 3:13Galatians 3:13 · King James VersionChrist hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:Galatians 3:13 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
in the volume of the book it is written of me	Psalms 40:7Psalms 40:7 · King James VersionThen said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,Psalms 40:7 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 10:7Hebrews 10:7 · King James VersionThen said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.Hebrews 10:7 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
king riding on an ass	Zechariah 9:9Zechariah 9:9 · King James VersionRejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.Zechariah 9:9 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 21:5Matthew 21:5 · King James VersionTell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.Matthew 21:5 · King James VersionOpen source John 12:15John 12:15 · King James VersionFear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.John 12:15 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit Justin Martyr, First Apology 35
light in Galilee of the Gentiles	Isaiah 9:1Isaiah 9:1 · King James VersionNevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.Isaiah 9:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 4:15Matthew 4:15 · King James VersionThe land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;Matthew 4:15 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
light to the Gentiles	Isaiah 49:6Isaiah 49:6 · King James VersionAnd he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.Isaiah 49:6 · King James VersionOpen source	Luke 2:32Luke 2:32 · King James VersionA light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.Luke 2:32 · King James VersionOpen source Acts 13:47Acts 13:47 · King James VersionFor so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.Acts 13:47 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion
Lord at God's right hand	Psalms 110:1Psalms 110:1 · King James VersionThe LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.Psalms 110:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 22:44Matthew 22:44 · King James VersionThe LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?Matthew 22:44 · King James VersionOpen source Acts 2:34Acts 2:34 · King James VersionFor David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,Acts 2:34 · King James VersionOpen source Hebrews 1:13Hebrews 1:13 · King James VersionBut to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?Hebrews 1:13 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
messenger before the Lord	Malachi 3:1Malachi 3:1 · King James VersionBehold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.Malachi 3:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 11:10Matthew 11:10 · King James VersionFor this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.Matthew 11:10 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 1:2Mark 1:2 · King James VersionAs it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.Mark 1:2 · King James VersionOpen source Luke 7:27Luke 7:27 · King James VersionThis is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.Luke 7:27 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
new covenant	Jeremiah 31:31Jeremiah 31:31 · King James VersionBehold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:Jeremiah 31:31 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 8:8Hebrews 8:8 · King James VersionFor finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah:Hebrews 8:8 · King James VersionOpen source Luke 22:20Luke 22:20 · King James VersionLikewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.Luke 22:20 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
no bone broken	Psalms 34:20Psalms 34:20 · King James VersionHe keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.Psalms 34:20 · King James VersionOpen source	John 19:36John 19:36 · King James VersionFor these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.John 19:36 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
out of Egypt	Hosea 11:1Hosea 11:1 · King James VersionWhen Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.Hosea 11:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 2:15Matthew 2:15 · King James VersionAnd was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.Matthew 2:15 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
Passover lamb: no bone broken	Exodus 12:46Exodus 12:46 · King James VersionIn one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.Exodus 12:46 · King James VersionOpen source	John 19:36John 19:36 · King James VersionFor these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.John 19:36 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
pierced hands and feet	Psalms 22:16Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionFor dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionOpen source	No explicit New Testament citation.	No explicit New Testament citation Justin Martyr, First Apology 35
pierced one	Zechariah 12:10Zechariah 12:10 · King James VersionAnd I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.Zechariah 12:10 · King James VersionOpen source	John 19:37John 19:37 · King James VersionAnd again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.John 19:37 · King James VersionOpen source Revelation 1:7Revelation 1:7 · King James VersionBehold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.Revelation 1:7 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
priest after the order of Melchisedec	Psalms 110:4Psalms 110:4 · King James VersionThe LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.Psalms 110:4 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 5:6Hebrews 5:6 · King James VersionAs he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.Hebrews 5:6 · King James VersionOpen source Hebrews 7:17Hebrews 7:17 · King James VersionFor he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.Hebrews 7:17 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
prophet like Moses	Deuteronomy 18:15Deuteronomy 18:15 · King James VersionThe LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;Deuteronomy 18:15 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 3:22Acts 3:22 · King James VersionFor Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.Acts 3:22 · King James VersionOpen source Acts 7:37Acts 7:37 · King James VersionThis is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.Acts 7:37 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
Rachel weeping (infancy narrative)	Jeremiah 31:15Jeremiah 31:15 · King James VersionThus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.Jeremiah 31:15 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 2:18Matthew 2:18 · King James VersionIn Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.Matthew 2:18 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
rejected cornerstone	Psalms 118:22Psalms 118:22 · King James VersionThe stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.Psalms 118:22 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 21:42Matthew 21:42 · King James VersionJesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?Matthew 21:42 · King James VersionOpen source Acts 4:11Acts 4:11 · King James VersionThis is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.Acts 4:11 · King James VersionOpen source 1 Peter 2:71 Peter 2:7 · King James VersionUnto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,1 Peter 2:7 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
resurrection: not see corruption	Psalms 16:10Psalms 16:10 · King James VersionFor thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Psalms 16:10 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 2:27Acts 2:27 · King James VersionBecause thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Acts 2:27 · King James VersionOpen source Acts 13:35Acts 13:35 · King James VersionWherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Acts 13:35 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
rod/branch of Jesse	Isaiah 11:1Isaiah 11:1 · King James VersionAnd there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:Isaiah 11:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 13:23Acts 13:23 · King James VersionOf this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:Acts 13:23 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Justin Martyr, First Apology 32
root of Jesse, hope of the Gentiles	Isaiah 11:10Isaiah 11:10 · King James VersionAnd in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.Isaiah 11:10 · King James VersionOpen source	Romans 15:12Romans 15:12 · King James VersionAnd again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.Romans 15:12 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
sceptre of Judah / Shiloh	Genesis 49:10Genesis 49:10 · King James VersionThe sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.Genesis 49:10 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 7:14Hebrews 7:14 · King James VersionFor it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.Hebrews 7:14 · King James VersionOpen source Revelation 5:5Revelation 5:5 · King James VersionAnd one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.Revelation 5:5 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Justin Martyr, First Apology 32
seed of Abraham	Genesis 22:18Genesis 22:18 · King James VersionAnd in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.Genesis 22:18 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 3:25Acts 3:25 · King James VersionYe are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.Acts 3:25 · King James VersionOpen source Galatians 3:16Galatians 3:16 · King James VersionNow to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.Galatians 3:16 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
seed of the woman / serpent crusher	Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:15 · King James VersionAnd I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.Genesis 3:15 · King James VersionOpen source	Romans 16:20Romans 16:20 · King James VersionAnd the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.Romans 16:20 · King James VersionOpen source Galatians 4:4Galatians 4:4 · King James VersionBut when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,Galatians 4:4 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Irenaeus, Against Heresies 5.21.1
serpent lifted up	Numbers 21:9Numbers 21:9 · King James VersionAnd Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.Numbers 21:9 · King James VersionOpen source	John 3:14John 3:14 · King James VersionAnd as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:John 3:14 · King James VersionOpen source	Typology, by Jesus
shepherd smitten, sheep scattered	Zechariah 13:7Zechariah 13:7 · King James VersionAwake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.Zechariah 13:7 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 26:31Matthew 26:31 · King James VersionThen saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.Matthew 26:31 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 14:27Mark 14:27 · King James VersionAnd Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.Mark 14:27 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
smitten and spat upon	Isaiah 50:6Isaiah 50:6 · King James VersionI gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.Isaiah 50:6 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 26:67Matthew 26:67 · King James VersionThen did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,Matthew 26:67 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Justin Martyr, First Apology 38
Son of David, Son of God	2 Samuel 7:142 Samuel 7:14 · King James VersionI will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:2 Samuel 7:14 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 1:5Hebrews 1:5 · King James VersionFor unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?Hebrews 1:5 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
Son of man coming with the clouds	Daniel 7:13Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionI saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.Daniel 7:13 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 26:64Matthew 26:64 · King James VersionJesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Matthew 26:64 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 14:62Mark 14:62 · King James VersionAnd Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.Mark 14:62 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
speaking in parables	Psalms 78:2Psalms 78:2 · King James VersionI will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:Psalms 78:2 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 13:35Matthew 13:35 · King James VersionThat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.Matthew 13:35 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
star out of Jacob	Numbers 24:17Numbers 24:17 · King James VersionI shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.Numbers 24:17 · King James VersionOpen source	Revelation 22:16Revelation 22:16 · King James VersionI Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.Revelation 22:16 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion Justin Martyr, First Apology 32
stone of stumbling	Isaiah 8:14Isaiah 8:14 · King James VersionAnd he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.Isaiah 8:14 · King James VersionOpen source	Romans 9:33Romans 9:33 · King James VersionAs it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.Romans 9:33 · King James VersionOpen source 1 Peter 2:81 Peter 2:8 · King James VersionAnd a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.1 Peter 2:8 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
suffering servant: bore our sicknesses	Isaiah 53:4Isaiah 53:4 · King James VersionSurely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.Isaiah 53:4 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 8:17Matthew 8:17 · King James VersionThat it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.Matthew 8:17 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
suffering servant: by his stripes healed	Isaiah 53:5Isaiah 53:5 · King James VersionBut he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.Isaiah 53:5 · King James VersionOpen source	1 Peter 2:241 Peter 2:24 · King James VersionWho his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.1 Peter 2:24 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit Justin Martyr, First Apology 50
suffering servant: lamb to the slaughter	Isaiah 53:7Isaiah 53:7 · King James VersionHe was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.Isaiah 53:7 · King James VersionOpen source	Acts 8:32Acts 8:32 · King James VersionThe place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:Acts 8:32 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
suffering servant: no deceit, grave with the rich	Isaiah 53:9Isaiah 53:9 · King James VersionAnd he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.Isaiah 53:9 · King James VersionOpen source	1 Peter 2:221 Peter 2:22 · King James VersionWho did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:1 Peter 2:22 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
suffering servant: numbered with transgressors	Isaiah 53:12Isaiah 53:12 · King James VersionTherefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.Isaiah 53:12 · King James VersionOpen source	Luke 22:37Luke 22:37 · King James VersionFor I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.Luke 22:37 · King James VersionOpen source Mark 15:28Mark 15:28 · King James VersionAnd the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.Mark 15:28 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
suffering servant: report not believed	Isaiah 53:1Isaiah 53:1 · King James VersionWho hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?Isaiah 53:1 · King James VersionOpen source	John 12:38John 12:38 · King James VersionThat the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?John 12:38 · King James VersionOpen source Romans 10:16Romans 10:16 · King James VersionBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?Romans 10:16 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit Justin Martyr, First Apology 50
the blind see, the deaf hear	Isaiah 35:5Isaiah 35:5 · King James VersionThen the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.Isaiah 35:5 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 11:5Matthew 11:5 · King James VersionThe blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.Matthew 11:5 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion
the chosen Servant	Isaiah 42:1Isaiah 42:1 · King James VersionBehold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.Isaiah 42:1 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 12:18Matthew 12:18 · King James VersionBehold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.Matthew 12:18 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
thirty pieces of silver, potter's field	Zechariah 11:13Zechariah 11:13 · King James VersionAnd the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.Zechariah 11:13 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 27:9Matthew 27:9 · King James VersionThen was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;Matthew 27:9 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
three days and three nights	Jonah 1:17Jonah 1:17 · King James VersionNow the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.Jonah 1:17 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 12:40Matthew 12:40 · King James VersionFor as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.Matthew 12:40 · King James VersionOpen source	Typology, by Jesus
throne of God for ever (the Son)	Psalms 45:6Psalms 45:6 · King James VersionThy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.Psalms 45:6 · King James VersionOpen source	Hebrews 1:8Hebrews 1:8 · King James VersionBut unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.Hebrews 1:8 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
tried precious cornerstone	Isaiah 28:16Isaiah 28:16 · King James VersionTherefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.Isaiah 28:16 · King James VersionOpen source	Romans 9:33Romans 9:33 · King James VersionAs it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.Romans 9:33 · King James VersionOpen source 1 Peter 2:61 Peter 2:6 · King James VersionWherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.1 Peter 2:6 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit
vinegar to drink	Psalms 69:21Psalms 69:21 · King James VersionThey gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.Psalms 69:21 · King James VersionOpen source	John 19:28John 19:28 · King James VersionAfter this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.John 19:28 · King James VersionOpen source Matthew 27:34Matthew 27:34 · King James VersionThey gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.Matthew 27:34 · King James VersionOpen source	Allusion
virgin birth / Immanuel	Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionTherefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionOpen source	Matthew 1:23Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit Justin Martyr, First Apology 33
zeal for God's house	Psalms 69:9Psalms 69:9 · King James VersionFor the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.Psalms 69:9 · King James VersionOpen source	John 2:17John 2:17 · King James VersionAnd his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.John 2:17 · King James VersionOpen source	NT explicit

A reference in the table opens the King James verse on this site. The words of the verse are in the preview. The column “How It Is Read” names the New Testament citation, a type Jesus applies, an allusion, or the absence of an explicit citation. Where an early Christian writer is named, the link goes to that chapter.

What Ancient Rabbis Read as Messianic

Edersheim’s appendix is a list of passages that ancient rabbinic writings applied to the Messiah, not a list of New Testament quotations. He puts the number at upwards of 456, divided into 75 from the Pentateuch, 243 from the Prophets, and 138 from the Hagiographa, and he says that application is supported by more than 558 references to those writings. (1) The book is in the public domain.

The parse used on this site found 432 canonical references in that appendix. The difference from 456 comes from ranges, whole chapters, and the parser. The verse file keeps lines that resolve to one King James verse. It tags 348 of those lines with an Edersheim role: 305 headwords, 40 verses in context, and 3 that are only mentioned. On an Old Testament verse that the rabbis read messianically and that the New Testament does not cite, the connections accordion says the line was read that way in Edersheim’s Appendix IX. It does not invent a New Testament link.

Isaiah 7:14 and the Ancient Synagogue

Matthew 1:23Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:23 · King James VersionOpen source quotes Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionTherefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 · King James VersionOpen source and says the name Immanuel means God with us. The citation is explicit. Edersheim himself says the ancient synagogue did not read Isaiah 7:14 as messianic, and the row on this site does not tag that verse as his. (1) (2) The New Testament claim and the rabbinic list come apart at that verse. Justin Martyr discusses the verse in the First Apology, chapter 33. (11)

Psalm 22:16 and a Missing Citation

Psalm 22:16Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionFor dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.Psalms 22:16 · King James VersionOpen source is in the curated table under pierced hands and feet. The New Testament quotes other lines of Psalm 22. This list has no explicit New Testament citation of verse 16. The early-church column names Justin Martyr, First Apology 35, and does not supply a verse the New Testament does not cite. (4) (11)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaiah 7:14 in Edersheim’s List?

No. Edersheim writes that the ancient synagogue did not interpret Isaiah 7:14 in a messianic sense. (1) Matthew still cites the verse for the birth of Jesus. (3)

Does Psalm 22:16 Have a New Testament Citation?

Not in this list. The theme is pierced hands and feet, and the early Christian citation is Justin’s First Apology, chapter 35. (4) (11) Other verses of the psalm are quoted in the Gospels. Verse 16 is the one left without an explicit New Testament citation here.

How Many Passages Did Ancient Rabbis Read as Messianic?

Edersheim’s figure is upwards of 456, with the split 75, 243, and 138, and more than 558 rabbinic references behind the applications. (1) The parse on this site found 432 canonical references. How Many Times Does the New Testament Quote the Old Testament? explains the quotation files those notes sit beside.