Notes on Immanuel

In Matthew 1:23 the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 is reiterated and, "and they will call him Immanuel" --which means, "God with us." This does not mean that he will becalled by the name of Immanuel but rather that people will recognise that Jesus Christ is in fact God who is with us.

Immanuel is mentioned in lnly 3 places but I fail to see a significant link from these notes to Isaiah 8:8 -10.

References in Scripture

Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah 8:8 -10

Matthew 1:23

Isaiah 7:14

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.


Isaiah 8:8 -10

8 and sweep on into Judah, swirling over it, passing through it and reaching up to the neck. Its outspread wings will cover the breadth of your land, O Immanuel !"

9 Raise the war cry, you nations, and be shattered! Listen, all you distant lands. Prepare for battle, and be shattered! Prepare for battle, and be shattered!

10 Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.


Matthew 1:23

23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" --which means, "God with us."

To Understand my faith better I have decided to construct these pages. They are strictly educational, non-commercial and to foster scholarly discussion. All Bible quotes are from the New International Version unless otherwise stated. I use the NIV because while not a perfect translation, certainly the best available. All mistakes are my own and if you differ from my thoughts I welcome your comments. J. Barry O'Connell Jr.