[franky]

Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23 are two that mention the Blessed Mother's virginity.

Possibly the Song of Songs by Solomon foretells of Mary

O queenly maiden!, yes, the humble maiden girl is now a Queen, because she is the spouse of the King... your soul is a Queen in Christ!.

Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab is viewed as the Blessed Mother:

“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet”

Islam also believes in the Virgin Mary and their symbol is the crescent moon. The same moon that is depicted in Revelation that will be stomped on by the Blessed Mother in time.

The Bible does not state that Mary was a virgin after Jesus' Birth nor states she died as a virgin. The Catholic Church in their Councils declared various truths about the Blessed Mother and her perpetual virginity is part of those truths. These were established from the Church fathers in the 3rd century. It was not until 1200 years later that disputes arose.

I believe that God's Incarnation being perfect in all things would have to have someone who was also perfect in all things to be His mother. That perfection would include her obedience to our Lord in all things pure and dedication to Him from her Conception to Assumption.

God bless.

[ladyinred]

Thank you. I didn't think I had ever seen a scripture that said that. It is tradition then. Appreciate your answer.