OT Messianic prophecies (where are they?)
Offline I have been talking to some theists on another website. I had mentioned that the OT prophecies of one Messianic coming, not two like the NT suggests. They asked me where these verses are at and I can only remember a few passages. It has been 15 years since I have put much time into studying the Bible. Normally, I would research it but I won't have much spare time due to working 60 hours per week for the next couple of months and other responsibilities. I probably shouldn't have got involved in this discussion but I have already said something that I need to provide scripture to support. Any help would be appreciated.
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where does the NT suggest two messiahs?
OT prophecies - Isaiah and Psalms are obvious starting points. Other instances occur in general eschatology eg Daniel, Zechariah, Ezekiel but you need to know what you're looking for. Other references are via typology but that's even more obscure.
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Faithnomore,
According to generally accepted Jewish beliefs these are some of the prophecies:
Isaiah 2, 11, 42; 59:2; Jeremiah 23, 30, 33; 48:47; 49:3; Ezekiel 38:1; Hosea 3:4-3:; and several more.
Visit Judaism 101 website at: http://www.jewfaq.org/mashiach.htm
Also use a Hebrew version of the Bible called JPS 1917 found online at : http://www.mechon-mamre.org/e/et/et0.htm
Hope this helps.
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The NT doesn't say there will be 2 messiahs only that he will come again which is clearly not what Jews believe. See the Judaism 101 website link in my last post for the differences.
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"I guess it's time to ask if you live under high voltage power transmission lines which have been shown to cause stimulation of the fantasy centers of the brain due to electromagnetic waves?" - Me
"God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnibenevolent, - it says so right here on the label. If you have a mind capable of believing all three of these divine attributes simultaneously, I have a wonderful bargain for you. No checks please. Cash and in small bills." - Robert A Heinlein.