Catholic Typology
Mary the new Rachel
Matthew 2:17-18 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah: “A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” (Jer 31:15)
Rachel | Mary | |
Mother of saviour | of Joseph (Gen 30:22-24); | of Jesus, the new Joseph (Lk 1:31) |
Ewe lamb | meaning of her name | gave birth to the Lamb of God (Jn 1:29) |
Mother of nation Israel | Jewish tradition (Jer 31:15) | mother of the Church, the new Israel (Jn 19:27; Rev 12:17) |
Mother of sorrows | weeps for her children (Jer 31:15) | sorrows of the prophecy of Simeon (Lk 2:34-35), flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13-21), loss of child Jesus in Jerusalem (Lk 2:41-50) and the crucifixion and death of Jesus (Jn 19:17-42) |
Mother of saviour: Rachel (Gen 30:22-24); Mary mother of Jesus, the new Joseph (Lk 1:31)
Ewe lamb: meaning of Rachel’s name; Mary gave birth to the Lamb of God (Jn 1:29)
Mother of nation Israel: Jewish tradition of Rachel (Jer 31:15); Mary mother of the Church, the new Israel (Jn 19:27; Rev 12:17)
Mother of sorrows: Rachel weeps for her children (Jer 31:15); Mary’s sorrows of the prophecy of Simeon (Lk 2:34-35), flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13-21), loss of child Jesus in Jerusalem (Lk 2:41-50) and the crucifixion and death of Jesus (Jn 19:17-42)