"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Immanuel Meaning in the Bible
Immanuel
boy
Immanuel means "God is with us", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Immanuel appears in the King James Bible, and Isaiah 7:14 is the passage most often tied to it. Immanuel is the gospel in a single word — God with us. Not watching from afar, not sending messengers, but present, personal, and permanent.
Is Immanuel in the Bible?
Yes — Immanuel appears in the King James Bible, including Isaiah 7:14.
Pronunciation:/ih-MAN-yoo-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is with us
What does Immanuel mean?
Immanuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us". 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.
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What does Immanuel mean in the Bible?
Immanuel means "God is with us" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
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.
Where does Immanuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Immanuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Isaiah 7:14. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"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."
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Which books of the Bible mention Immanuel?
Immanuel is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Immanuel?
Immanuel is the gospel in a single word — God with us. Not watching from afar, not sending messengers, but present, personal, and permanent.
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Common questions about the name Immanuel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Immanuel?
You can read every verse where Immanuel 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.