The Study Podcast

The Syro-Ephraimite War is a major topic in this episode of The Study Podcast and it leads to an important question: Are there two virgin births in the Bible?

Show Notes

This episode of The Study Podcast is a doozy. The Syro-Ephraimite War is a major topic and with lots of historical background and challenging naming conventions for the various nations, cities and rulers. In light of this war, Isaiah delivers a message to King Ahaz:

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14 ESV

This leads to an important question: Are there two virgin births in the Bible? Dr. Wegner has an answer!

Palistrophe Structure of Isaiah 5-12

A. Song of the Vineyard (Is 5:1-7)
B. Six Woe Oracles (Is 5:8-23)
C. Uplifted Hands Oracle (Is 5:24-30)
Isaianic Memoir (Is 6:1-9:7)
C1. Four Uplifted Hand Oracles (Is 9:8-10:4)
B1. Woe Oracle (Is 10:5-11:16)
A1. Song of Thanksgiving (Is 12:1-6)

Creators and Guests

Host
Paul Wegner
Senior distinguished professor of Old Testament studies at Gateway Seminary.
Host
Tyler Sanders
Tyler is director of communications at Gateway Seminary.
Producer
Courtney McCaa
Digital Media Specialist

What is The Study Podcast?

The Study Podcast is an in-depth look at the Bible with Dr. Paul Wegner and Dr. Alex Stewart.