1694. Emmanouél

Lexical Summary

Emmanouél: Emmanuel

Original Word: Ἐμμανουήλ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Emmanouél
Pronunciation: em-man-oo-ale'
Phonetic Spelling: (em-man-oo-ale')
KJV: Emmanuel
NASB: Immanuel
Word Origin: [of Hebrew origin (H6005 (עִמָּנוּאֵל - Immanuel))]

1. God with us
2. Emmanuel, a name of Christ

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Emmanuel.

Of Hebrew origin (Immanuw'el); God with us; Emmanuel, a name of Christ -- Emmanuel.

see HEBREW Immanuw'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Immanuel
Definition
"God with us," Immanuel, a name of Christ
NASB Translation
Immanuel (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1694: Ἐμμανουήλ

Ἐμμανουήλ, ὁ, Immanuel (from עִמָּנוּ and אֵל; God with us), equivalent to savior, a name given to Christ by Matthew, Matthew 1:23, after Isaiah 7:14. According to the orthodox interpretation the name denotes the same as θεανθρωπος, and has reference to the personal union of the human nature and the divine in Christ. (See BB. DD. under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Prophetic Background

Isaiah spoke to King Ahaz during the Syro-Ephraimite crisis, promising a sign from the Lord: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will call Him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). The name declares that God Himself would be present among His covenant people. Subsequent references in Isaiah 8:8 and Isaiah 8:10 reinforce the hope of divine companionship amid national threat.

Fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Matthew cites Isaiah’s prophecy when narrating the virgin conception of Jesus: “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (Matthew 1:23). By applying the title to Jesus, Matthew presents Him as the long-awaited Messiah in whom God definitively dwells with humanity. The singular New Testament occurrence underscores the unique and climactic fulfillment in the person of Christ.

Theological Significance

1. Incarnation: Immanuel encapsulates the mystery that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).
2. Covenant Presence: From the tabernacle glory (Exodus 25:8) to the eschatological promise “the dwelling place of God is with man” (Revelation 21:3), Scripture traces a consistent theme of God’s desire to be with His people. Immanuel is the pivotal point where promise and presence converge.
3. Mediation: As both divine and human, Jesus bridges the chasm opened by sin, granting believers immediate access to the Father (Hebrews 4:14-16).
4. Assurance: The name guarantees that believers are never abandoned; it frames Jesus’ parting words, “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

Presence and Ministry of Immanuel

• Miraculous Conception affirms divine initiative (Luke 1:35).
• Earthly Ministry displays God’s compassion in tangible acts of healing and teaching (Matthew 11:4-5).
• Atoning Death reveals God’s justice and mercy meeting at the cross (Romans 3:25-26).
• Resurrection and Ascension assure continuing presence through the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-18).
• High-Priestly Intercession secures perpetual advocacy (Hebrews 7:25).

Worship and Discipleship Implications

Believers respond to Immanuel with trust and obedience. His nearness fuels prayer (Philippians 4:5-6), courage in mission (Acts 18:9-10), and joyful worship (Hebrews 13:15). The Church, called “a dwelling place for God by the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22), embodies the Immanuel reality in community life and witness.

Related Biblical Themes

Presence: Genesis 28:15; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 41:10

Temple/Tabernacle: Exodus 40:34-38; 1 Kings 8:10-11; John 2:19-21

New Creation: Ezekiel 48:35; Revelation 21:22-23

Comfort: Zephaniah 3:17; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Forms and Transliterations

Εμμανουηλ Ἐμμανουήλ Emmanouel Emmanouēl Emmanouḗl

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:23 N
GRK: ὄνομα αὐτοῦ Ἐμμανουήλ ὅ ἐστιν
NAS: HIS NAME IMMANUEL, which
KJV: name Emmanuel, which
INT: name of him Immanuel which is

Strong's Greek 1694
1 Occurrence

Ἐμμανουήλ — 1 Occ.