* Matthew quotes a prophecy that the birth of Jesus would fulfill.
* **what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet** - This could be stated in the active voice as "what the Lord told the prophet Isaiah to write long ago." (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])
* **Behold** - Alternative translation: “Look” or “Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you.”