Does Jesus' name indicate his divinity?
The name Jesus means Yahweh is salvation. Jesus' prophetic name, Immanuel, means GOD with us. Almost every Hebrew name has a direct reference to GOD:
Samuel = GOD is exalted
Elijah = My GOD is Yahweh
Michael = Who is like GOD?
Jacob = GOD protects
Gabriel = GOD'S hero
Jonathan = Yahweh's gift
Daniel = GOD is judge
Nathan = GOD has given
Asael = Consecrated by GOD
Joseph = GOD'S messenger
John = GOD is gracious
Raphael = GOD heals
Isaac = GOD'S laughter
Isaiah = GOD is salvation
Ismael = GOD hears
Elisabeth = GOD is perfect
The fact that a name refers to GOD does not make the name bearer GOD. Jesus (Hebrew: Yeshua / Old Greek: Isous) was and is a common Hebrew name. Both before and after Jesus, there were people who bore the same name as him. Jesus' name is not a reference to his supposed deity, but rather expresses that he is the Savior promised by GOD (Matthew 1,21 / Luke 19,10 / Acts 5,31). GOD saves through Jesus (Jude 1,25) by sending the Messiah. In this way, GOD shows that he is with humanity (Luke 1,67-75 / Acts 10,38). In many places, GOD speaks of himself as the one who acts, although he uses other persons (humans or angels) to carry out his plans. as in the case of Moses and the judges of the Old Testament, through whom GOD brought salvation to His people (Judges 2,18 / Acts 7,25). Just like Moses and the judges, Jesus also acts as a mediator between GOD and us humans (John 14,6 / 1st Timothy 2,5). Jesus shows us the way to GOD and eternal life.
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Isaiah 7,14:
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (GOD with us)
isaiah 9,6:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
Jeremiah 23,5 f.:
This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior
John 17,11 f.:
Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave me
Revelation 19,13:
and his name is the Word of GOD
Revelation 21,3:
and GOD himself shall be with them, and be their GOD
