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Emmanuel

Meaning of “Emmanuel”

A name meaning God with us.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 1:23

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Matthew 1:23
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 1:23 · retained source text

Behold, a Uirgin shall be with childe, and shall bring foorth a sonne, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, is, God with vs.)

1611 marginal noteOr, his name shall be called.

1611 marginal noteEsai. 7.14.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Matthew 1:23

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.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A Hebrew word expressing the dignity of our Saviour and interpreted as God with us.

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