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Emmanuel

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Emmanuel means “God with us.” It is a title applied to Jesus in Matthew’s account of His birth, in fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy.

Definition

Emmanuel means “God with us.” It is a title associated with Jesus and is identified with Immanuel.

Biblical Usage

Matthew applies the title Emmanuel to Jesus in connection with the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the child called “God with us.”

Historical Background

Emmanuel is another form of Immanuel.

Scripture References

Matthew 1:23

Related Figures

Jesus Christ Immanuel Matthew the Apostle

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
God with us, Matt. 1:23). (See IMMANUEL.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Matthew 1:23) [Immanuel]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-man'-n-el.</p><p>See IMMANUEL.</p>
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