Dictionary of Bible Themes
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An OT name given to Jesus Christ, meaning “God with us”.
Actual uses of the name Immanuel
Isaiah 7:14
The name was given originally to a child of Isaiah's day who would signify God's salvation and judgment for Judah ;
Isaiah 8:7-10
The original fulfilment of the Immanuel prophecy would bring judgment on Judah ;
Matthew 1:22-23
Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled through the virginal conception of Jesus Christ.
The significance of Immanuel
God is with his people
Genesis 28:15
See also
Exodus 33:14;
Numbers 14:9;
Deuteronomy 4:7;
2 Chronicles 13:12;
Psalm 46:7,11;
Haggai 2:4;
Romans 8:31;
Hebrews 13:5
God dwells with his people
Revelation 21:3
See also
Leviticus 26:11-12;
Ezekiel 37:27;
2 Corinthians 6:16
Jesus Christ is always with believers
Matthew 28:20
See also
John 14:18,23; John 15:4-5,7;
Acts 18:10;
Galatians 2:20
The Holy Spirit is always with believers
John 14:17
See also
Romans 8:9-11;
1 Corinthians 3:16;
2 Corinthians 1:22;
Ephesians 2:22;
2 Timothy 1:14;
1 John 4:13
See also
1035 God, faithfulness
1429 prophecy, OT fulfilment
2018 Christ, divinity
2021 Christ, faithfulness
2033 Christ, humanity
2203 Christ, titles of
2206 Jesus, the Christ
2218 Christ, Son of God
2515 Christ, birth of
2550 Jesus Christ, pre-existence of
2595 incarnation
7135 Israel, people of God
