Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Matthew 2:23 and came and lived in a city called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: "He shall be called a Nazarene." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 2:23 and went and settled in a city called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: "He shall be called a Nazarene." |
Bible Question: Thanks Emmaus. Amplified says in brackets "branch or Separated One". I think that separated one would be Nazarite. Such as one who has taken a Nazarite vow.I appreciate your help, but to me it looks like the commentators are really reaching out on a "thin branch" for this one. Even if the root word is branch, how did Matthew get "He shall be called a Nazarene" from "then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse,And a branch from his roots will bear fruit."? Perhaps this quote is from a book that is missing or didn't make it into the Cannon. Jim |
Bible Answer: Hi Newoldstock, I think that a lot has been lost through the Ages of time. I think a lot has to be rediscovered. I think there is nothing new under the sun. With those thoughts in mind, may I offer the suggestion that the Nazarite is indeed a Separated One with capitalized letters. Isaiah 10:34, NKJ, "And He will cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, And Lebanon will fall by the Mighty One. Isaiah 11:1, There shall come forth a (Rod) from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:10, NKJ, "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious." Matthew 2:23, NKJ, "And he [Joseph] came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "(He) shall be called a Nazarene." For my personal study I find the (Rod) and the (He) shall be called a Nazarene to be a perfect match. From the heart, Ray |