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NASB | Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will call his name Immanuel (God with us). [Is 9:6; Jer 31:22; Mic 5:3-5; Matt 1:22, 23] |
Bible Question: Why was Jesus named “Jesus” in the New Testament and not “Immanuel” as quoted from the Old Testament? I don’t know if this is a dumb question but I noticed this reading Matthew 1:21 (Jesus) and verse 23 (Immanuel). |
Bible Answer: Dear ekip, Welcome back from a long hiatus! The 'name' Immanuel is mentioned only two times, both in Isaiah (7:14 and 8:8). The first clearly speaks of the Messiah, and the second seems to speak to the 'land of Messaiah.' There are no other references to this name suggesting that it is not a common name for an Israelite, as is Jesus, Joshua or Yehoshua, meaning 'God is Salvation' or 'Savior.' I guess what I am trying to say is that Mary naming her son 'Immanuel' might be considered presumptuous or irreverent, but apparently 'Jesus' was not. Possibly calling the Lord 'Immanuel' would be inconsistent with His humble nature? Ekip, this is not a dumb question, but quite thought-provoking. I am sure that there is a much more esoteric theory :-) This is my contribution. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |