Bible Prophecy Explorer
Prophecy claim → theme → fulfilment / historical outcome
The time of His coming
Genesis 49:10 presents the claim: The time of His coming. The supplied fulfilment references are Luke 2:1-7; Galatians 4:4.
Messiah to come before Judah lost identity
Genesis 49:10 presents the claim: Messiah to come before Judah lost identity. The supplied fulfilment references are John 11:47-52.
The Messiah would appear after a succession of rulers from the Tribe of Judah
Genesis 49:10 presents the claim: The Messiah would appear after a succession of rulers from the Tribe of Judah. The supplied fulfilment references are Matthew 2:1; Matthew 2:22. History: Herod the Great became the first foreigner to reign from Jerusalem as king over the Jews in …
Time: “I shall see him, but not now.”
Numbers 24:17 presents the claim: Time: “I shall see Him, but not now.”. The supplied fulfilment references are John 1:14; Galatians 4:4.
To come while Temple standing
Psalms 118:26 presents the claim: To come while Temple standing. The supplied fulfilment references are Matthew 21:12-15.
Preceded by forerunner
Isaiah 40:3-4 presents the claim: Preceded by forerunner. The supplied fulfilment references are Matthew 3:1-4; John 1:23.
The Messiah would appear after a disruption to the succession of Davidic kings, who were members of the Tribe of Judah
Ezekiel 21:26-27 presents the claim: The Messiah would appear after a disruption to the succession of Davidic kings, who were members of the Tribe of Judah. The supplied fulfilment references are Matthew 2:1-6. History: Zedekiah, who lived during the time of Ezekiel, was the last…
The Messiah would arrive 483 years after a call to restore and to build Jerusalem
Daniel 9:24-27 presents the claim: The Messiah would arrive 483 years after a call to restore and to build Jerusalem. The supplied fulfilment references are John 1:29-34. History: Artaxerxes began giving permission to restore and rebuild Jerusalem in 457 BC. Jesus began His publi…
His announcement
Daniel 9:25 presents the claim: His announcement. The supplied fulfilment references are John 12:12-13.
Messenger to prepare the way for Messiah
Malachi 3:1 foretells a messenger who prepares the way before the Lord. The supplied fulfilment reference is Mark 1:1–8, concerning John the Baptist’s ministry as the forerunner.
Forerunner in spirit of Elijah
Malachi 4:5 foretells the sending of Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD. The supplied fulfilment references concern John the Baptist and Jesus’ teaching about this prophecy.
Forerunner would turn many to righteousness
Malachi 4:6 describes the purpose of the promised ministry: turning the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. The supplied fulfilment reference is Luke 1:16–17.