Matthew 1:23

Translations

Modern

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

Traditional

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.

Literal

“Behold, the virgin will have in womb, and she will bear a son, and they will call His name Immanuel,” which is, being translated, “God with us.”

Latin

Ecce virgo in utero habebit, et pariet filium: et vocabunt nomen ejus Emmanuel, quod est interpretatum Nobiscum Deus.

Original

Greek

English

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” ( which means, “God with us”).

Notes

Matthew 1:22–23

Jesus being born from a virgin fulfills Isaiah 7:14. The Hebrew word ‘almah can mean “virgin” or “young woman.” In the Greek Old Testament (the Septuagint), it was translated as parthenos (“virgin”), which Matthew quotes. Matthew sees the ‘almah in Isaiah as pointing forward to the Virgin Mary.

Matthew 1:1–2:23

This story shows how certain parts of the life of Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies. This includes:

his family history and birth (chapter 1), and
the places he lived as a child (chapter 2).

The story also shows how efforts to stop the plan of God do not work (2:1–15; see also 27:62–66).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Hope for the Messiah The Birth of Christ The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

An Angel Speaks to Joseph in a Dreamc. 5 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
1 Timothy 3:16
By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
Romans 1:3–4
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Psalm 46:7
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Isaiah 8:8–10
It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel!
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Romans 9:5
Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Parallels

Isaiah 7:10–16 Luke 2:1–7

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Dreams Emmanuel Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel of Matthew Immanuel Incarnation Isaiah, Book of Joseph Maid, Maiden Mary Ruth, Book of Sleep Son of God Virgin Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Christ is God: As Emmanuel Emmanuel: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Joseph, in Obeying the Vision About Mary and to Flee Into Egypt God with Us Immanuel: Called Emmanuel Jesus, the Christ: An Angel Appears to Joseph Concerning Mary (At Nazareth) Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Emmanuel Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: God with Us Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Joseph: Husband of Mary Joseph: Husband of Mary: An Angel Appears and Testifies to the Innocence of his Betrothed Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Names of Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Born a Virgin: Fulfilled Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Called Immanuel: Fulfilled Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Titles and Names of Christ: Emmanuel Virgin: Mother of Jesus Was A

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