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Why the Virgin Birth Was Not a Loan From God: A Biblical Explanation

Some wonder if God ‘borrowed’ Mary’s womb and failed to repay. The Bible shows no inconsistency. Luke 1:35 says the Holy Spirit overshadowed Mary. That act created Jesus’ body by divine power, not by borrowing. Matthew 1:25 notes Joseph did not know Mary “till” she gave birth. Calling Jesus “firstborn” implies Mary had other children afterward. Psalm 69:8, applied to Jesus in John 2:17, refers to “my mother’s children.” These passages affirm God’s faithfulness.

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hala

How do you understand the Holy Spirit overshadowing Mary in Luke 1:35—divine power alone, or something else at play?

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kris

I love that view! It really feels like God's power and tender presence teaming up in Mary.

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grace

The claim that God created Jesus' body directly might overlook Matthew 1:25's nuance about Joseph not knowing Mary till birth.

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yemi

I'm not convinced borrowing language ever took hold in early church debates—it seems more of a modern misreading.

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mary

A deeper look at original Greek terms like episkiazo could help clarify the nature of this divine overshadowing.

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