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What does the Bible say about Jesus being a Nazarene?

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The Bible states that Jesus was called a Nazarene because he grew up in Nazareth, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah.

Jesus is referred to as a Nazarene in the Bible, particularly in Matthew 2:23, which declares, 'He shall be called a Nazarene.' This title indicates his upbringing in Nazareth, a town often looked down upon. The term 'Nazarene' speaks to the fulfillment of multiple prophecies regarding the Messiah's humble origins, even though a specific Old Testament quote is not present. Essentially, it signifies Jesus’s humble beginnings and his identification with the lowly and the rejected.
Scripture References: Matthew 2:23, Judges 13:1-5

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