Lexical Summary Immanuel: Immanuel Original Word: עִמָּנוּאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Immanuel From im and 'el with a pronominal suffix inserted; with us (is) God; Immanuel, a type name of Isaiah's son -- Immanuel. see HEBREW im see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom im and el Definition "with us is God," the name of a child NASB Translation Immanuel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִמָּנוּאֵל proper name, masculine Immanuel (with us is God); — ׳י Isaiah 7:14 van d. H. Baer; עִמָּנוּ אֵל Gi; — name of child, symbolizing presence of ׳י to deliver his people (on interpret. see Commentaries) — עִמָּנוּ אֵל Isaiah 8:8,10 is declaration of trust and confidence, with us is God ! (compare Psalm 46:8; Psalm 46:12); see עִם. Topical Lexicon Etymology and Meaning Immanuel combines the Hebrew preposition עִם (ʿim, “with”), the first-person plural pronoun נוּ (nū, “us”), and אֵל (ʾēl, “God”), yielding the confession “God with us.” More than a personal name, it is a declarative statement of the covenant presence of YHWH among His people. Biblical Occurrences • Isaiah 7:14 – The promised child whose birth is a divine sign to the house of David. The New Testament quotes Isaiah 7:14 in Matthew 1:23, identifying Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the prophetic name. Historical Context Isaiah prophesied during the Syro-Ephraimite crisis (circa 734 BC). King Ahaz of Judah faced invasion from Aram and Israel (2 Kings 16:5). Isaiah was sent to reassure the fearful monarch that David’s dynasty would not fall. The birth-sign of Immanuel functions in that immediate crisis yet stretches beyond it, anchoring hope in the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Prophetic Significance Isaiah’s two-stage prophecy pattern is evident: 1. Near Horizon – Within a few years, a child born in Ahaz’s day would serve as a visible pledge that Judah would survive the present threat (Isaiah 7:15-16). Christological Fulfillment Matthew cites the prophecy verbatim: “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (Matthew 1:23), explicitly adding the explanatory clause “which means ‘God with us.’” Jesus’ conception by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20), His incarnate ministry (John 1:14), and His abiding presence after resurrection (“I am with you always,” Matthew 28:20) validate the title. The New Testament never records “Immanuel” as His daily name; rather, it is a theological designation underscoring His divine identity and mediatorial mission (John 14:9; Colossians 2:9). Theological Themes 1. Divine Presence — From Eden (Genesis 3:8) to the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8) and ultimately the new creation (Revelation 21:3), God’s intent is to dwell with humanity. Immanuel is the linchpin of that trajectory. Devotional and Practical Applications • Confidence in Peril — As Judah was called to rest in YHWH’s presence amid geopolitical turmoil, believers today rely on the risen Immanuel amid global and personal crises (Hebrews 13:5-6). Summary Immanuel (Strong’s H6005) is more than a prophetic title; it is the heartbeat of redemptive history, asserting that the Almighty chooses to be present with His people. Rooted in Isaiah’s assurance and realized in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the name guarantees both the security of God’s covenant promises and the nearness of His saving grace. Forms and Transliterations אֵֽל׃ אל׃ ’êl ElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 7:14 HEB: שְׁמ֖וֹ עִמָּ֥נוּ אֵֽל׃ NAS: and she will call His name Immanuel. INT: will call his name Immanuel Isaiah 8:8 |
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