"Two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Greek Origin
Emmaus Meaning in the Bible
Emmaus
unisex
Emmaus means "Warm springs", a unisex name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Emmaus appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 24:13 is the passage most often tied to it. Emmaus reminds us that Christ walks alongside us even when we fail to recognize Him.
Is Emmaus in the Bible?
Yes — Emmaus appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 24:13.
Pronunciation:/em-AY-us/
OriginHebrew/Greek
MeaningWarm springs
What does Emmaus mean?
Emmaus is a unisex name of Hebrew/Greek origin meaning "Warm springs". Emmaus was the village where the risen Jesus walked with two disciples and revealed Himself in the breaking of bread.
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What does Emmaus mean in the Bible?
Emmaus means "Warm springs" and is a name of Hebrew/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Emmaus was the village where the risen Jesus walked with two disciples and revealed Himself in the breaking of bread.
Where does Emmaus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Emmaus is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 24:13. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Emmaus?
Emmaus has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Emmaus?
Emmaus is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Emmaus?
Emmaus reminds us that Christ walks alongside us even when we fail to recognize Him.
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Emmaus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Emmaus appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 24:13.
Emmaus means "Warm springs." It is a Hebrew/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Luke 24:13, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Greek. Emmaus comes into English from Hebrew/Greek and carries the sense "Warm springs." It appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 24:13.
Common questions about the name Emmaus
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Emmaus?
You can read every verse where Emmaus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.