Matthew 1:22. But all this hath come to pass. An explanation of the Evangelist, who everywhere points to the fulfilment of prophecy.

That, i.e., ‘in order that.' The event fulfilled God's purpose as predicted, and therefore took place. The prophecy depends on the fact as purposed in the Divine mind.

Fulfilled. This word has its usual sense here as applied to prophecy.

By the Lord, who spoke through the Prophet, i.e., Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). The writing followed the speaking.

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Old Testament