Jesus. Iesous is a transliteration of the Hebrew "Joshua," meaning "Jehovah is salvation," i. e., "is the Savior" (Vine's). The Son of God would be called "Savior" because He would "save His people from their sins" (Matthew 1:21; NKJV).
Mary would bring forth "Jesus" because God desires to save His people!
Immanuel. Emmanouel is also of Hebrew origin and means "God with us" (Strong's). The Son of Mary would be called "God with us" because He would in fact be the Son of God.
Mary would bring forth "Immanuel" because God longs to be with His people!
Is Jesus your Savior? Is God with you? He longs to be...
Jason Cicero
