Words & expressions
Immanuel
A Hebrew name meaning God is with us.
Also called · Emmanuel
What it means
Isaiah 7 is set during an attack on Judah by Syria and Israel. Isaiah announces the birth of a child and the name Immanuel as a sign given by God.
How it appears in the Bible
Matthew 1 quotes this passage and presents Jesus’ birth as the fulfillment of the Lord’s words through the prophet. It explains the meaning of Immanuel and also records that Joseph names the child Jesus.