Matthew 1:23 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matthew 1:23
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The Hebrew text of the last part of Isaiah 7:14, which reads: "a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel" in English.
Book	Gospel of Matthew
Christian Bible part	New Testament

Matthew 1:23 is a special verse found in the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. This book is part of the New Testament in the Bible. In this verse, the author of Matthew explains something important. He connects an event happening to Saint Joseph with an old prophecy from the Old Testament.

What Matthew 1:23 Says

This verse tells us about a promise from God. It explains that a special event is happening just as it was predicted long ago. The original text of Matthew was written in Koine Greek.

Here is how the verse reads in the Authorized King James Version of the Bible:

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.

Another modern translation, the World English Bible, puts it this way:

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring

forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is,

being interpreted, "God with us."

Both versions share the same main message. They talk about a virgin having a child. This child will be called Emmanuel. The name "Emmanuel" means "God with us." This verse is very important for understanding the story of Jesus. It shows how ancient prophecies connect to his birth.

You can find more versions of this verse here: BibleHub Matthew 1:23

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• Nativity of Jesus
• Related Bible parts: Isaiah 7, Luke 1