Virgin

From Bible Encyclopedia

In a prophecy concerning our Lord, Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14) says, “A virgin [R.V. marg., 'the virgin'] shall conceive, and bear a son” (compare Luke 1:31-35).

The people of the land of Zidon are thus referred to by Isaiah (Isaiah 23:12), “O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon;” and of the people of Israel, Jeremiah (Jeremiah 18:13) says, “The virgin of Israel hath done a very horrible thing.”