The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – Consenting to the Selection

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. Both Mary and Rebekah consented to being selected by God. The combination of similarities mentioned so far in this foreshadowing study are unique to only Mary and Rebekah in the Bible.

Luke 1:38 Then Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word…”

Genesis 24: 57 They said, "We will call the maiden, and ask her." 58 And they called Rebekah, and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" She said, "I will go."

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

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

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