Tim Maas Supporter Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

If the question is referring to the birth of a Savior (rather than the holiday now observed in commemoration of His birth), the passages that come most readily to my mind are Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2.

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Jennifer Rothnie Supporter Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

The prophets don't write anything specifically in regards to the holiday Christmas. "Christmas" (or The Mass of Christ) didn't even get that name until the 11th century - prior to that it was known by a few different names, such as the Feast of the Nativity or Yule/Yuletide. Even the Feast of the Nativity was not established until the fourth century A.D.

There are many prophecies regarding the birth of Christ, however, which is often commemorated on Christmas but was doubtfully on Dec 25th. Some Biblical scholars see upwards of 300 verses prophesying of the birth of Christ through to His death on the cross.

Here are some of those: 

"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news...." Isa 61:1, referenced in Luke 4:18 and perhaps alluded to in the words of the angels spoken to the shepherds watching their flock by night.

"For unto us a child is born..." Isa 9:6, referenced in Luke 2:11 and alluded to in Matt 28:18.

"...Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel...." Isa 7:14, referenced in Matt 1:23.

"And you, O watchtower of the flock (Migdal Eder, outskirts of Bethlehem),....the former dominion will be restored to you..." Micah 4:8, likely fulfilled in Luke 2:8 to as the angels announce the Savior is come to the shepherds guarding the flock.

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah...out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel..." Micah 5:2, mentioned in Luke 2:6 and John 7:41, and shown to be fulfilled as Christ was born in Bethlehem in Luke 2:4.

"....out of Egypt I called my son” -Hosea 11:1, fulfilled in Matt 2:13 as Joseph temporarily flees to Egypt to hide Jesus from Herod before returning to Israel.

"The scepter will not depart from Judah.... until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nations shall be his." Gen 49:10, showing that the Messiah was to be a Jew descended from Judah. Shown true of Jesus in Heb 7:14, Rev 5:5, Matt 1:2-3, etc.)

"...And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;..." Gen 22:18. The Messiah was to be a descendent of Abraham, and the promised Redeemer. Matt 1 and Luke 3 show Jesus' descent from Abraham. 

"...I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth....” Isa 49:6
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;..." Isa 9:2
Shown as fulfilled by Jesus in Matt 4:16, "the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned."

"A star shall come forth from Jacob, and a scepter shall rise from Israel..." Num 24:17
Fulfilled when the Magi recognize the sign of a star in the sky as signaling the birth of a new king in Matt 2:1-2.

Etc.

And while Dan 9:24-26 are a bit more focused on the Messiah's death and the righteousness He will bring in, the 70 weeks prophecy also gives a clue as to the timing of the Messiah's birth, as it will be after 69 weeks from the Decree to restore Jerusalem, but prior to the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. Here, too, Jesus' birth fell into that band of time.


There are also various prophecies regarding the use of trees or adopting pagan customs in an attempt to worship God, which aren't specifically about Christmas, but some see as relevant. Here are some related eBible.com topics:

Question: Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
See Answer: http://ebible.com/answers/17366?ori=167400

Question: How should we celebrate the birth of Christ since his birthday is unknown?
See Answer: http://ebible.com/answers/34612?ori=167400

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Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

The prophets Isaiah and Micah made predictions about the birth of Jesus Christ, which are recorded in the Bible and are said to have been fulfilled in the New Testament: 

Micah 5:2
Micah prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. Jewish scholars at the time of Jesus' birth referenced this prophecy when asked where the Messiah would be born. 

Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah prophesied that a pure young woman would give birth to God's son. 

Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would come as a baby and be given several names, including "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace". 

Isaiah 53
Isaiah prophesied that the Savior would be rejected, despised, and wounded for the sins of others. Many Christians believe Jesus fulfilled this prophecy through his death on the cross.

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