Matthew 1:23 kjva — Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being i…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Matthew 1:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 1 — Context

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But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

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And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

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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.

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Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

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And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Matthew 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 1:23 say?
Matthew 1:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 1:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 1:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 1, verse 23.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 1:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 1:23 in?
Matthew 1:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 1:23?
Matthew 1:23 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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