The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – The Wise Men

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. In today’s parallel – Mary and Rebekah were visited by “wise” men who travelled through Mesopotamia. Notice that camels are mentioned in Genesis, but aren’t mentioned in Matthew. The servant in Genesis 24:10 is termed by Philo as a “wise” man based on his actions.

Matthew 02:01 …wise men from the East came to Jerusalem…

Matthew 02:11…Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Genesis 24:10… Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all sorts of choice gifts from his master; and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia…

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament

Previously:

The accounts of Mary and Rebekah both start with an angel sent by God – Luke 1:26/Genesis 24:7,40

Mary and Rebekah were virgins who were betrothed to a man – Luke 1:27/Genesis 24:16,51

Mary and Rebekah were selected by God - Luke 1:30/Genesis 24:14,44

Mary and Rebekah consented to being selected by God Luke 1:38/Genesis 24:57-58

Mary and Rebekah went with haste and told their relatives what had happened Luke 1:36,39/Genesis 24:28

Mary and Rebekah were blessed by their relatives - Luke 1:42/Genesis 24:60

God provided information about the future of Mary and Rebekah’s unborn children and the nature of their pregnancies Matthew 1:20/Genesis 25:23

Mary and Rebekah’s lives were potentially threatened by their pregnancies – Matthew 1:18-19/Genesis 25:22

Mary and Rebekah stayed in a shelter where animals also stayed – Luke 02:07/Genesis 24:25