Immanuel
Pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el
- Meaning
- "God is with us"
- Origin
- Hebrew
Immanuel is the prophetic name Isaiah gave to the promised child — 'God with us.' Matthew applies this directly to Jesus Christ. It is the most profound theological statement condensed into a name: the infinite God chose to dwell with finite humanity.
Spiritual meaning
Immanuel is the gospel in a single word — God with us. Not watching from afar, not sending messengers, but present, personal, and permanent.
Related verses (KJV)
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) →"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
Matthew 1:23 (KJV) →