4. Emmanuel (Top Ten Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know)

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STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What are the three parts of the Hebrew word *Emmaneul*?

Em = “with”; “nu” = us; “el” = God.

2. Is there anyone beside Jesus who could be called “Emmanuel”? Why or why not?

No; he is the only known instance of a human who is “God with us.”

3. Was Matthew right in Matthew 1:23 to use  Isaiah 7:14 as a prediction of Jesus? Why or why not?

Yes. He was inspired by God, but he also saw accurately that only Jesus could fulfill the promise inside the word “Emmanuel.”

4. How does the incarnation of Jesus help or comfort you as a believer today?

It tells us that, as Psam 103:14 says, “he knows our frame.” Or as Hebrews 4:15 says, he can sympathize with our weakness, because he, too, was tempted.

5. Now that you know what “Emmanuel” means, what do you think the Christmas carol, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” might mean?

It could have a double meaning, depending on the verse. It could be picturing the pre-Christian Israelites who longed for the Messiah; it could also be a prayer for Jesus to return even now.