First Prophecy Fulfilled in the New Testament (Isaiah 7:14) Begins on 7x7x7 Word of 7th Chapter

Summary

The first prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament (Matthew 1:22-23) is Isaiah 7:14.

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, 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 1:22-23

Therefore 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

Isaiah 7:14 begins on the 343rd word of Isaiah 7.
343 = 7×7×7

That means the first prophecy ever fulfilled in the New Testament begins on the 7x7x7th word of the 7th chapter of Isaiah (in the 14th verse, which is 7+7). Sevens across the board.

Even more striking: Isaiah 7:14 speaks of Christ’s virgin birth. The exact same chapter-and-verse reference in the Old Testament, 2 Samuel 7:14, prophesies his heavenly Father:

• I will be his father, and he shall be my son... 2 Samuel 7:14.
• …Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son… Isaiah 7:14

In the Entire Bible, Jesus’ name shows up 980 times (Pure), which is 7×140.

7:14 …His Father.
7:14 …His mother.
7×140 …His name.

But these numbers go deeper, have you ever noticed:

• The first number emphasized in the Old Testament is 7 (Genesis 2:2–3).
• The first number emphasized in the New Testament is 14 (Matthew 1:17).

Jesus is the living Word of God. And he doesn’t just fulfill the words in scripture, he fulfills the numbers too. Everything points to him, even chapter and verse numbers, because he is the author and finisher of our faith, and of the Holy Bible.