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Emmanuel

Emmanuel

1 8.7
A name used in the Bible for Jesus that means God is with us
  • proper noun
  • /ɪˈmæn.ju.əl/
translation icon : Emanuel
  • The name of Jesus that is dearest to my own heart is "Emmanuel," which means "God with us."
  • O Come, Emmanuel
  • Jesus—Emmanuel
  • Greater Emmanuel

Examples

  • We worship a present Lord, Emmanuel, God with us in the means of grace.

    Blog text (18)
  • My kingdom is not of this world, said Emmanuel, "God with us," Jesus the Christ.

    Blog text (10)
  • Do you know what Emmanuel means?

  • They shall call him Emmanuel.

  • God with us. Emmanuel.

    Blog text (21)
  • 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is God with us.

    Blog text (21)
  • So Christ has bridged time and eternity to deliver to us the promise of Emmanuel—the God who is with us... even at the end of our hopes... especially then!

    Blog text (29)
  • The name Emmanuel signifies that 'God is with us' in many Christian traditions.

  • During Christmas services, the name Emmanuel is often mentioned to highlight the divine presence.

  • In the Bible, Emmanuel represents the promise that God is always with His people.

Synonyms

Immanuel
vsEmmanuel
1 9.1

A name from the Bible that means God is with us, used for Jesus

is the same name but spelled differently

Surface Forms

Emmanuel main

Etymology

Emmanuel is a name used for Jesus in the Bible and comes from the Hebrew Immanuel, made of Immanu ('with us') and El ('God'), so it means 'God is with us'. That's why the name is used in the Christmas story to show God's presence and comfort.