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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: Ray, thanks. I agree with you about (Rod) and (He). I am convinced that Isaiah is prophesying about Jesus the Messiah. I don't understand how we can interpret that (branch) is (Nazarene). It almost seems like biblical scholars came up with this reference verse to make something fit when they could not find a direct match. God Bless. Jim |
Bible Answer: Hi newoldstock, If you agree with me about (Rod) and (He), then the next comparison to my mind would be comparing the Branch to being from Nazareth or being called a Nazarene. So then I would capitalize Branch and not "count" Nazarene as a pronoun of Deity. Luke 23:38, "Now there was also an inscription above Him, "THIS [ONE] IS THE (KING) OF THE JEWS." John 19:19, "And Pilate wrote an inscription also, and put it on the cross. And it was written, "JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE (KING) OF THE JEWS." From the heart, Ray |