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Immanuel
Immanuel is a name meaning God with us.
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What does it mean?
Immanuel is a name meaning God with us. Matthew connects this name with the birth of Jesus.
Matthew quotes a promise from Isaiah while explaining Jesus' birth. The name expresses God's presence, rather than replacing every use of Jesus' given name.
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Related reading: Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel,” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.