The Hebrew word ʻImmânûwʼêl, represented by H6005, is a significant type name meaning with us (is) God. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in scripture. Its definition is derived from the combination of "with us" and ʼêl H410, or God.
The name appears in two key prophetic passages in Isaiah. First, it is given as a sign H226 from the Lord H136 himself, where a virgin H5959 will conceive H2030 and bear H3205 a son H1121 who will be called H7121 Immanuel Isaiah 7:14. Later, the name is invoked during a description of an invading force that will overflow H7857 and pass through H2498 Judah H3063, with the prophet exclaiming that the stretching out H4298 of the enemy's wings H3671 will fill the land, which is addressed directly as "thy land, O Immanuel" Isaiah 8:8.
Several related words are central to understanding the context of ʻImmânûwʼêl:
- H410 ʼêl (God): This word for God, meaning strength or mighty one, forms the final part of the name itself. It underscores the divine nature of the promised figure Isaiah 9:6.
- H226 ʼôwth (sign): The promise of Immanuel is explicitly introduced as a sign or token from God, marking it as a miraculous evidence of His purpose Isaiah 7:14.
- H1121 bên (son): The sign centers on the birth of a son, a term crucial for understanding lineage and the continuation of promises throughout scripture Isaiah 7:14.
- H5959 ʻalmâh (virgin): This term, defined as a lass, maid, or virgin, describes the mother of the promised son, highlighting the unique nature of the birth Isaiah 7:14.
The theological weight of H6005 is established through its immediate context.
- A Sign of Divine Presence: The name itself is a declaration, "with us (is) God." It serves as a sign H226 that God H410 is present with his people, a promise of hope and deliverance given by the Lord H136 Isaiah 7:14.
- A Prophetic Birth: The circumstances of the birth are unique: a virgin H5959 shall conceive H2030 and bear H3205 a son. This establishes the child as a figure of divine appointment and miraculous origin.
- Ownership and Sovereignty: In a time of crisis, the land of Judah H3063 is referred to as belonging to Immanuel Isaiah 8:8. This implies a divine ownership and ultimate protection, even as an enemy threatens to overflow H7857 it.
In summary, H6005 is a profound prophetic name that, while appearing only twice, carries immense significance. It is a declaration of God's presence with His people, delivered as a sign through a miraculous birth. The name ʻImmânûwʼêl encapsulates both a promise of hope and a declaration of divine sovereignty over the land and its people, even in the face of judgment.
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