oneGod:
This is a VERY contraversial issue here ... Please dont give up on this thread, its hard for me too.
My Dad says though ... That Matthew 1:23 is referring to what Isaiah 7:14 says and that this is a prophecy about Jesus.
on htmlbible.com this is what it says ...
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.
Behold Isa 7:14
Thats interesting is that htmlbible.com have referenced Isaiah 7:14 for this scripture too and also Both scriptures use the word Emmanuel.
I will do some research on this and post my findings to you sometime tomorrow.
God Bless.