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1 | Does matthew make up a quote? | Matt 2:23 | prayer warrior | 145319 | ||
a. The phrase He shall be called a Nazarene is not a Biblically recorded prophecy, but probably just a well known rabbinic prophecy or interpretation b. Since to be a Nazarene was a special mark of holiness, it seemed natural that the Messiah would be a Nazarene; but Matthew shows how this was true in a different way - He was from the city of Nazareth, though not a Nazarene through a vow c. Remember that Nazareth was a city that did not have a particularly good reputation (John 1:46); yet the Father did not feel it necessary to have Jesus come from a "good" city www.blueletterbible.org |
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2 | Does matthew make up a quote? | Matt 2:23 | EdB | 145342 | ||
prayer warrior You point B is in error. There is a vast difference between a Nazarene meaning someone that is from the city of Nazareth and taking the vow of a Nazarite. Nazareth was city of Rome (Roman center of occupation) and people from Nazarene were actually considered Roman sympathizers. No one wanted to admit being from the city of Narareth. Samson lived as a Nazarite but he was most probably born in Zorah Judges 13. EdB |
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