10-22-2003, 05:03 AM
IF the Hebrew is really meant to be taken that Mary would call Jesus Jesus' name Emmanuel, then we see again that it WAS Mary who was to name Jesus, as Dave pointed out:
14 (LAMSA) Therefore the LORD himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
14 (LAMSA) Therefore the LORD himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.