Reference Page of Old Testament Prophecy about the Messiah

Messianic Prophecy

What does the Old Testament say about the messiah? This is by no means a full list, (a more comprehensive list can be found here) but here are six categories of statements made hundreds of years before Jesus was born.

HIS ANCESTRY

He would be from the line of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the tribe of Judah, the family of Jesse and his son David.

Genesis 12:3, 17:17-19, 18:18, 22:18, 26:4, 49:10; Numbers 24:17; 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 25-26 (David’s throne established forever.); Isaiah 11:1-10; Jeremiah 23:5

HIS BIRTH

He would be born of a virgin in Bethlehem and worshiped by kings.

Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 60:3; Jeremiah 31:22; Micah 5:2

HIS MINISTRY

His way would be prepared by one crying in the wilderness, He would speak in parables, the Spirit of God would be upon Him, He would live in Galilee, He would be a light to the world, the Holy One who would be despised.

Psalm 78:2; Isaiah 40:3-5; 42:1-16; 9:1-2; 9:6-7; 49:6-12; 61:1-2

HIS MIRACLES

He would heal the blind, deaf, mute, and lame.

Isaiah 35:5-6; 29:18-19

HIS DEATH

He would ride on a donkey bringing salvation. He would be spat on, struck and scourged. Silent when accused. His hands and feet would be pierced. He would be given vinegar to drink. Men would divide his garments and gamble for His clothes. None of His bones would be broken. He would die with transgressors.

Psalm 22:14-21; 34:20; 69:21; Isaiah 50:6; 52:14; 53:7–8; Amos 8:9; Zechariah 9:9-10; 12:10

HIS RESURRECTION

He would be resurrected without decay. He would reign in His kingdom forever.

Psalm 16:10-11; Isaiah 25:8; Isaiah 53:10; Daniel 7:13-14; Job 19:25-27; Psalm 49:15; 72:1-19; 110:1-7; Jeremiah 33:15-17