# Where is “Immanuel, God with us” in the Bible?

> “Immanuel, God with us” is Matthew 1:23.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/immanuel-god-with-us
By Andrew Kittridge · November 10, 2026

Matthew writes it, quoting the prophet Isaiah, in his account of the birth of Jesus.

## The verse

> “Look, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”
>
> — [Matthew 1:23](https://www.lumin.faith/read/matthew/1#23) (Lumin Translation)

English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here.

## What it means there

Immanuel is Hebrew for “God with us.” Matthew sees Isaiah’s words to King Ahaz fulfilled in Jesus, and his Gospel ends with Jesus promising to be with his followers always (Matthew 28:20).

## Also in the Bible

> Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: Look, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel.
>
> — [Isaiah 7:14](https://www.lumin.faith/read/isaiah/7#14) (Lumin Translation)

## Common questions

### Where is “Immanuel, God with us” in the Bible?

“Immanuel, God with us” is Matthew 1:23. English Bibles word this verse in different ways. The Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, is quoted here. Matthew writes it, quoting the prophet Isaiah, in his account of the birth of Jesus.

### Is “Immanuel, God with us” in the Bible?

Yes. It is Matthew 1:23, and also Isaiah 7:14. In the Lumin Translation, Matthew 1:23 reads: ““Look, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.””

### Who said “Immanuel, God with us”?

Matthew writes it, quoting the prophet Isaiah, in his account of the birth of Jesus.

### What does “Immanuel, God with us” mean in the Bible?

Immanuel is Hebrew for “God with us.” Matthew sees Isaiah’s words to King Ahaz fulfilled in Jesus, and his Gospel ends with Jesus promising to be with his followers always (Matthew 28:20).

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