Matthew 1:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 1:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 1:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being in..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 1:23 — KJV
“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. they...: or, his name shall be called”
— Matthew 1:23 (KJV)
Matthew 1:23 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 1:23
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:23: behold, child, son
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:23: child, son, call
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:23: behold, bring, forth
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:23: son, call, name
“And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 1:23: child, son, call
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