In a prophecy concerning our Lord, (
Isaiah 7:14 ) says, "A virgin [RSV 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 23:12 ), "O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon;" and of the people of Israel, (
Jeremiah 18:13 ) says, "The virgin of Israel hath done a very horrible thing."
These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.