Ἐμμανουήλ (Emmanouēl)
Emmanouēl
Immanuel
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Emmanouēl translates directly to "God with us." It appears only once in the New Testament, recorded in Matthew 1:23 as a title applied to the Messiah born of the virgin. The evangelist quotes this phrase from Isaiah 7:14 to identify Jesus as the fulfillment of that ancient prophecy.
Derived from Hebrew, the name carries significant theological weight by describing God’s presence among humanity. Rather than a distant deity, this title emphasizes divine union with man. Translators consistently render it as Immanuel or Emmanuel, preserving the original meaning across languages.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Emmanouēl translates directly to "God with us." In Matthew 1:23, this title identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, marking a profound shift in how believers understand divine presence. Rather than a distant deity who observes from afar, God enters human history through birth and life.
This truth offers deep comfort during seasons of isolation or hardship. You are not navigating your struggles alone; the Creator has chosen to dwell among His people. This promise anchors our faith in the reality that God’s presence is intimate, accessible, and enduring.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Immanuel,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἐμμανουήλ,1×
Key Verses
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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.”
This verse explicitly links the prophetic name to Jesus’ birth, defining His identity as the embodiment of divine presence.