Emmanuel

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Proper noun 2.1.1 Related terms

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Hebrew God is with us

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Singular Emmanuel

Plural -

Emmanuel

1. (Biblical) (in some versions of the Bible) Immanuel, the prophesized name of the Messiah.
   • 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), Matthew 1:23

     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.

2. A male given name of Biblical origin.
   • 1593, William Shakespeare, King Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV,Scene IV:

     Cade. What is thy name?

     Clerk. Emmanuel.

     Dick. They use to write it on the top of letters. 'Twill go hard with you.

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Emmanuel

1. (Biblical) Immanuel.
2. A male given name.

[edit] Related terms

• Manuel
• female name: Emmanuelle