The Question of Three Divine Conceptions

[EarlyActs]

Have there been 3 divine conceptions in Biblical history—Isaac, John, and Jesus? Yes, but my question is one step more intriguing: Have there been 3 direct divine conceptions without a human channel, whether the woman was virgin or not?

What information confirms that Abraham and Sarah were still sexually active when Isaac was conceived? Or was that conception direct?

 

[Josheb]

Have there been 3 divine conceptions in Biblical history—Isaac, John, and Jesus? Yes, but my question is one step more intriguing:

Please define "divine conception".

After defining the term, please explain how Isaac and John are divine conceptions, and please do so showing any synonymous comparisons with Jesus.

Have there been 3 direct divine conceptions without a human channel, whether the woman was virgin or not?

No.

What information confirms that Abraham and Sarah were still sexually active when Isaac was conceived?

Genesis 11:30 reports Sarah was barren. It would not make much sense to call her "barren" if she'd never had sex. How would anyone know any virgin is barren? The necessary implication is she was sexually active but unable to conceive. This is more clearly stated in Hebrews 11:11 where it states she was unable to have children. Furthermore, they implication she'd been married for decades and never consummated the marriage is going to run into conflict with a host of other scriptures and present a variety of theological problems, the least of which she'd disobeyed God (not just her husband). We'd also have to conclude Abraham was complicit.

Or was that conception direct?

If by "direct" you mean God inseminated Sarah, then the answer is, "No, that conception was not direct."


Curious op. Aside from defining and explaining your terms, I've got another question for you:

Where does scripture state Mary contributed an ovum when Jesus was conceived?