| Old Testament Prophecy | New Testament Fulfillment |
|---|---|
| Seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15) | Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 12:5 |
| Blessing through Abraham’s seed (Genesis 12:3, 22:18) | Acts 3:25, Galatians 3:8, 3:16 |
| Descendant of Isaac (Genesis 17:19, 21:12) | Matthew 1:2, Luke 3:34 |
| Descendant of Jacob (Genesis 28:14, Numbers 24:17) | Matthew 1:2, Luke 3:34 |
| From the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10) | Luke 3:33, Hebrews 7:14, Revelation 5:5 |
| Heir to David’s throne (2 Samuel 7:12–16, Isaiah 9:7) | Luke 1:32–33, Acts 2:30, Romans 1:3 |
| Everlasting kingdom (Psalm 45:6–7, Daniel 2:44) | Luke 1:33, Hebrews 1:8–12 |
| Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14) | Matthew 1:18–23, Luke 1:26–35 |
| Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) | Matthew 2:1–6, Luke 2:4–7 |
| Time of birth (before Jerusalem’s destruction) (Daniel 9:24–26) | Luke 2:1–7, Galatians 4:4 |
| Presented with gifts (Psalm 72:10, Isaiah 60:6) | Matthew 2:11 |
| Flight to Egypt (Hosea 11:1) | Matthew 2:13–15 |
| Massacre of infants (Jeremiah 31:15) | Matthew 2:16–18 |
| Preceded by a messenger (Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1) | Matthew 3:1–3, Mark 1:2–3, Luke 3:4–6, John 1:23 |
| Ministry in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1–2) | Matthew 4:12–16 |
| A prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18) | John 1:45, Acts 3:22–23, 7:37 |
| Priest like Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4) | Hebrews 5:5–6, 7:17 |
| Rejected by His people (Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 53:3) | Matthew 21:42, John 1:11, Acts 4:11 |
| Stone of stumbling (Isaiah 8:14–15) | Romans 9:32–33, 1 Peter 2:7–8 |
| Humble and gentle (Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 42:2–3) | Matthew 11:29, 21:5, John 12:15 |
| Entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9) | Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:7–11, Luke 19:35–38, John 12:12–15 |
| Betrayed by a friend (Psalm 41:9, 55:12–14) | Matthew 26:14–16, 47–50, John 13:18 |
| Sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12) | Matthew 26:15, 27:9–10 |
| Silver used to buy potter’s field (Zechariah 11:13) | Matthew 27:3–10 |
| False witnesses accuse Him (Psalm 27:12, 35:11) | Matthew 26:59–61, Mark 14:55–57 |
| Silent before accusers (Isaiah 53:7) | Matthew 26:62–63, 27:12–14, Mark 15:3–5 |
| Spat upon and struck (Isaiah 50:6) | Matthew 26:67, Mark 14:65, John 19:1–3 |
| Hated without cause (Psalm 35:19, 69:4) | John 15:24–25 |
| Suffers for others’ sins (Isaiah 53:4–6, 12) | Matthew 8:16–17, Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 2:24–25 |
| Crucified with sinners (Isaiah 53:12) | Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27–28, Luke 23:33 |
| Hands and feet pierced (Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10) | John 19:34–37, 20:25–27 |
| Mocked and insulted (Psalm 22:6–8) | Matthew 27:39–44, Mark 15:29–32, Luke 23:35–39 |
| Given gall and vinegar (Psalm 69:21) | Matthew 27:34, 48, John 19:28–30 |
| Lots cast for His garments (Psalm 22:18) | Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, John 19:23–24 |
| No bones broken (Psalm 34:20, Exodus 12:46) | John 19:33–36 |
| Buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9) | Matthew 27:57–60 |
| Resurrection from the dead (Psalm 16:10, 49:15) | Matthew 28:2–7, Acts 2:27–31, 13:35 |
| Ascension to God’s right hand (Psalm 68:18, 110:1) | Mark 16:19, Acts 1:9, Ephesians 4:8, Hebrews 1:3 |
| Light to the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:6, 49:6) | Luke 2:32, Acts 13:47, 26:23 |
| Intercessor for sinners (Isaiah 53:12) | Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25 |
| King of righteousness (Isaiah 32:1, Jeremiah 23:5–6) | John 18:37, Revelation 19:11 |
| Anointed with the Spirit (Isaiah 11:2, 61:1) | Matthew 3:16–17, Luke 4:18–21, John 3:34 |
| Miracles and healings (Isaiah 35:5–6) | Matthew 11:4–6, John 9:6–7 |
| Teaches in parables (Psalm 78:2) | Matthew 13:34–35 |
| Despised by rulers (Psalm 2:2) | Acts 4:25–28 |
| Saves those who trust Him (Psalm 18:2, Isaiah 12:2) | Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9–11 |
| His sacrifice ends sacrifices (Daniel 9:27) | Hebrews 10:10–12 |
| Called out of Egypt (Numbers 24:8, Hosea 11:1) | Matthew 2:15 |
| Born at a specific time (Genesis 49:10, Haggai 2:7) | Galatians 4:4, Luke 2:1–2 |
| A new covenant mediator (Jeremiah 31:31–34) | Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 8:6–13 |
| A branch from Jesse (Isaiah 11:1–10) | Matthew 1:6, Romans 15:12 |
| God’s servant (Isaiah 42:1–4) | Matthew 12:17–21 |
| His death for the world (Isaiah 49:6, 52:15) | John 3:16, 1 John 2:2 |
| Exalted by God (Psalm 89:27) | Philippians 2:9–11 |
| His throne eternal (Psalm 45:6–7) | Hebrews 1:8–9 |
| Called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14) | Matthew 1:23 |
| A cornerstone (Psalm 118:22–23) | Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20 |
| His zeal for God’s house (Psalm 69:9) | John 2:17 |
| A suffering servant (Isaiah 52:13–53:12) | Matthew 8:17, Acts 8:32–35, 1 Peter 2:21–25 |
| His ministry begins in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1–2) | Matthew 4:12–17 |
| His coming announced (Malachi 4:5–6) | Matthew 11:13–14, Luke 1:17 |
| His rejection foretold (Isaiah 6:9–10) | Matthew 13:14–15, John 12:37–41 |
| His triumph over death (Isaiah 25:8) | 1 Corinthians 15:54–57 |
| His priesthood eternal (Psalm 110:4) | Hebrews 5:6, 7:17–21 |
| His betrayal foretold (Zechariah 13:7) | Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27 |
| His side pierced (Zechariah 12:10) | John 19:34, 37 |
| His resurrection on the third day (Jonah 1:17, Hosea 6:2) | Matthew 12:40, 1 Corinthians 15:4 |
| His return in glory (Daniel 7:13–14) | Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Revelation 1:7 |
| Shiloh comes before Judah loses sovereignty (Genesis 49:10) | Matthew 2:1, Luke 3:1 (Jesus born during Roman rule, before Judah’s full loss of autonomy) |
| Star out of Jacob (Numbers 24:17) | Matthew 2:2 (Star of Bethlehem) |
| Scepter shall not depart from Judah (Genesis 49:10) | Hebrews 7:14, Revelation 5:5 (Jesus as lion of Judah) |
| Passover lamb as type of Christ (Exodus 12:3–6, 21–27) | John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7 (Jesus as the Lamb of God) |
| Blood of the covenant (Exodus 24:8) | Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 9:12–14 (Jesus’ blood of the new covenant) |
| Scapegoat bearing sins (Leviticus 16:7–10, 20–22) | Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24 (Jesus bearing sins) |
| Sprinkling of blood for atonement (Leviticus 17:11) | Hebrews 9:22, 1 John 1:7 (Jesus’ blood atones) |
| Serpent lifted up in the wilderness (Numbers 21:8–9) | John 3:14–15 (Jesus lifted up on the cross) |
| Cursed on a tree (Deuteronomy 21:23) | Galatians 3:13 (Jesus cursed on the cross) |
| Faithful prophet rejected (Deuteronomy 18:19) | Acts 3:23, John 12:48 (Jesus rejected as prophet) |
| David’s seed to reign forever (1 Chronicles 17:11–14) | Luke 1:32–33, Acts 13:23 (Jesus as eternal king) |
| Mighty God and everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6) | John 1:1, 10:30, Titus 2:13 (Jesus as divine) |
| Spirit rests upon Him (Isaiah 11:2) | Matthew 3:16, John 1:32–34 (Spirit at Jesus’ baptism) |
| Opens blind eyes (Isaiah 35:5) | Matthew 9:30, John 9:1–7 (Jesus heals the blind) |
| Binds up the brokenhearted (Isaiah 61:1) | Luke 4:18–19 (Jesus’ mission to the afflicted) |
| Sprinkles many nations (Isaiah 52:15) | Romans 15:20–21, 1 Peter 1:1–2 (Jesus’ global impact) |
| Exalted after suffering (Isaiah 52:13) | Acts 2:33, Philippians 2:9–11 (Jesus exalted) |
| Cut off but not for Himself (Daniel 9:26) | Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 3:18 (Jesus dies for others) |
| Kingdom established with judgment (Daniel 2:44) | Matthew 25:31–32, Revelation 11:15 (Jesus’ eternal kingdom) |
| Son of Man with dominion (Daniel 7:13–14) | Matthew 26:64, Mark 14:62 (Jesus as Son of Man) |
| Righteous branch executes justice (Jeremiah 33:15) | Acts 17:31, Revelation 19:11 (Jesus as just ruler) |
| Shepherd struck, sheep scattered (Zechariah 13:7) | Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27 (Jesus’ disciples flee) |
| Mourning for the pierced one (Zechariah 12:10) | John 19:37, Revelation 1:7 (Jesus pierced) |
| King comes lowly (Zechariah 9:9) | John 12:14–15 (Jesus’ humble entry) |
| Cleanses the temple (Malachi 3:1) | Matthew 21:12–13, John 2:14–17 (Jesus purifies the temple) |
| Sun of Righteousness rises (Malachi 4:2) | Luke 1:78–79, John 8:12 (Jesus as light) |
| His name is wonderful (Isaiah 9:6) | Matthew 1:21, Philippians 2:10–11 (Jesus’ revered name) |
| Atonement for iniquity (Daniel 9:24) | Romans 5:11, Hebrews 2:17 (Jesus’ reconciliation) |
| Strengthens the weak (Isaiah 35:3–4) | Matthew 15:30–31 (Jesus heals the weak) |
| Redeemer comes to Zion (Isaiah 59:20) | Romans 11:26–27 (Jesus as Redeemer) |
| Judged with righteousness (Psalm 96:13) | Acts 17:31, Revelation 19:11 (Jesus as righteous judge) |
| His dominion everlasting (Psalm 72:8) | Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:21 (Jesus’ universal rule) |
| Anointed beyond companions (Psalm 45:7) | Hebrews 1:9 (Jesus’ unique anointing) |
| His enemies made a footstool (Psalm 110:1) | Matthew 22:44, Hebrews 1:13 (Jesus’ triumph) |
| His body not decayed (Psalm 16:10) | Acts 2:27, 13:35–37 (Jesus’ resurrection) |
| Offered Himself once (Isaiah 53:10) | Hebrews 7:27, 9:14 (Jesus’ singular sacrifice) |
| His soul an offering for sin (Isaiah 53:10) | Romans 5:6–8, Hebrews 10:10 (Jesus’ atoning death) |
| Prolongs His days after death (Isaiah 53:10) | Acts 2:24, Revelation 1:18 (Jesus’ resurrection life) |
| Divides spoil with the strong (Isaiah 53:12) | Luke 11:22, Colossians 2:15 (Jesus’ victory) |
| His visage marred (Isaiah 52:14) | Matthew 27:29–30, John 19:1–3 (Jesus’ disfigurement) |
| A light to all nations (Isaiah 42:6) | Luke 2:32, Acts 26:23 (Jesus’ universal mission) |
| A new song to the Lord (Psalm 40:3) | Revelation 5:9 (Jesus’ new song of redemption) |
| His mouth like a sharp sword (Isaiah 49:2) | Revelation 1:16, 19:15 (Jesus’ authoritative word) |
| His gentleness to the weak (Isaiah 42:3) | Matthew 12:20 (Jesus’ compassion) |
| His grief for sinners (Isaiah 53:4) | Matthew 23:37, Luke 19:41 (Jesus’ sorrow for Jerusalem) |
| His teaching despised (Isaiah 53:1) | John 12:37–38 (Jesus’ message rejected) |
| His triumph over enemies (Psalm 2:9) | Revelation 2:27, 19:15 (Jesus’ ultimate victory) |
| His priesthood after Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4) | Hebrews 6:20, 7:17 (Jesus’ eternal priesthood) |
| His faithfulness in suffering (Psalm 40:6–8) | Hebrews 10:5–9 (Jesus’ obedience) |
| His betrayal by close companions (Psalm 55:13–14) | John 13:18, 21 (Jesus betrayed by Judas) |
| His prayer for enemies (Psalm 109:4) | Luke 23:34 (Jesus prays for forgiveness) |
| His abandonment by God (Psalm 22:1) | Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34 (Jesus’ cry of forsakenness) |
| His deliverance from death (Psalm 18:16–17) | Acts 2:24, Romans 6:9 (Jesus’ resurrection) |
| His seed blessed (Psalm 72:17) | Acts 3:25, Galatians 3:16 (Jesus’ blessing through Abraham) |
| His name endures forever (Psalm 72:17) | Philippians 2:10–11, Revelation 5:13 (Jesus’ eternal fame) |
| His compassion for the needy (Psalm 72:12–14) | Matthew 9:36, Luke 7:13 (Jesus’ care for the poor) |
| His kingdom universal (Psalm 22:27–28) | Matthew 28:19, Revelation 7:9 (Jesus’ global reign) |
| His authority to forgive sins (Psalm 32:5) | Matthew 9:2–6, Mark 2:5–10 (Jesus forgives sins) |
| His role as firstborn (Psalm 89:27) | Colossians 1:15, Revelation 1:5 (Jesus as preeminent) |
| His coming in clouds (Daniel 7:13) | Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7 (Jesus’ return) |
| His role as cornerstone (Isaiah 28:16) | Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6 (Jesus as foundation) |
| His healing of the deaf (Isaiah 35:5) | Mark 7:32–37 (Jesus heals the deaf) |
| His proclamation to captives (Isaiah 61:1) | Luke 4:18 (Jesus frees the oppressed) |
| His rejection by builders (Psalm 118:22) | Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11 (Jesus as rejected stone) |
| His salvation to the ends of the earth (Isaiah 49:6) | Acts 13:47, Romans 10:18 (Jesus’ global salvation) |
| His judgment on the wicked (Psalm 98:9) | Matthew 25:31–46, Revelation 19:11–16 (Jesus as judge) |
| His seed endures forever (Psalm 89:36) | Hebrews 7:24, Revelation 11:15 (Jesus’ eternal reign) |
| His victory over death (Isaiah 25:8) | 1 Corinthians 15:54–57 (Jesus swallows up death) |
| His role as mediator (Job 33:23–24) | 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15 (Jesus as mediator) |
| His suffering for righteousness (Psalm 69:7) | 1 Peter 3:18 (Jesus suffers unjustly) |
| His exaltation to glory (Psalm 24:7–10) | Acts 1:9, Philippians 2:9 (Jesus ascends in glory) |
| His provision for the poor (Psalm 68:10) | Matthew 14:14–21 (Jesus feeds the multitudes) |
| His role as king of glory (Psalm 24:10) | 1 Corinthians 2:8, Revelation 19:16 (Jesus as Lord of glory) |
Total Prophecies: Approximately 70 distinct prophecies are listed, though some sources (e.g., Payne) count up to 191 by including typological and repetitive references, and others (e.g., McDowell) list over 300 by incorporating broader messianic themes.
Typological Prophecies: Some entries (e.g., Jonah 1:17, Hosea 11:1) are typological, seen as foreshadowing Jesus rather than direct predictions.
Interpretive Variations: Jewish scholars may interpret some passages (e.g., Isaiah 53, Psalm 22) as referring to Israel or other figures, not a singular Messiah.
Sources: Compiled from Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy (Payne, 1973), Evidence That Demands a Verdict (McDowell, 1972), GotQuestions.org (2025), CARM (2023), and Crossway ESV Study Bible (2018).
Total Additional Prophecies: Approximately 70 new prophecies are added, bringing the total to around 140 distinct prophecies when combined with the previous list. This aligns with Payne’s 191 messianic prophecies, as some of his entries are thematic or repetitive, and McDowell’s 61 major prophecies, with his broader 300+ count including typological and covenantal references.
Payne’s Unique Contributions: Includes typological prophecies (e.g., Passover lamb, scapegoat) and detailed messianic attributes (e.g., Isaiah 52:13, Psalm 40:3).
McDowell’s Unique Contributions: Emphasizes specific passion-related prophecies (e.g., Psalm 22:1, Zechariah 13:7) and historical fulfillments.
Typological Prophecies: Many additions are typological (e.g., serpent in Numbers 21:8–9, Leviticus 16:7–10), reflecting events or figures seen as foreshadowing Jesus.
Interpretive Considerations: Some prophecies (e.g., Isaiah 53:10, Psalm 69:7) are debated by Jewish scholars, who may see them as referring to Israel or other figures, not a singular Messiah.