The Foreshadowing of the Virgin Birth – The Historical List Luke 03:23-38

In the foreshadowing of the virgin birth, Mary is foreshadowed by Rebekah. In today’s parallel – Mary and Rebekah’s genealogies are listed in the Bible which makes these two women somewhat unique. One theory for the genealogical list in Luke is that it is Mary’s genealogical list. The first chapters in Luke contain information about Mary and her family. Some of the information in those chapters could have only originated from Mary. So, it is very possible that the genealogy in Luke is for Mary and her ancestors.  A specific genealogical list for Rebekah appears in Genesis 24:15 (a broader genealogical list for Rebekah’s family appears in Genesis 22:20-23).

Luke 03:23-38

Genesis 24:15 Rebekah, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother (see also - Genesis 22:20-23)

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

Mary and Rebekah were visited by “wise” men bringing gifts who had travelled through Mesopotamia – Matthew 02:01,11/Genesis 24:10