3479. Nazarénos

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Nazarénos: Nazarene

Original Word: Ναζαρηνός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Nazarénos
Pronunciation: nah-zar-ay-NOS
Phonetic Spelling: (nad-zar-ay-nos')
Definition: Nazarene
Meaning: of Nazareth, a Nazarene.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Nazareth.

From Nazareth; a Nazarene, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth -- of Nazareth.

see GREEK Nazareth

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably from Nazara
Definition
a Nazarene, an inhab. of Nazareth
NASB Translation
Nazarene (4), Nazareth (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3479: Ναζαρηνός

Ναζαρηνός, Ναζαρηνοῦ, ὁ, a Nazarene, of Nazareth, sprung from Nazareth, a patrial name applied by the Jews to Jesus, because he had lived at Nazareth with his parents from his birth until he made his public appearance: Mark 1:24; Mark 14:67; Mark 16:6; Luke 4:34; (Luke 24:19 L marginal reading T Tr text WH); and L T Tr WH in Mark 10:47.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ναζαρέθ (Nazareth), the name of a town in Galilee.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Ναζαρηνός, the concept is related to the Hebrew term נָצְרַת (Natzrat), which refers to Nazareth. The prophetic connection is often linked to passages such as Isaiah 11:1, where the Hebrew word נֵצֶר (netzer), meaning "branch," is seen as a messianic reference, symbolically connecting to the term Nazarene.

Usage: The term Ναζαρηνός is used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus Christ, identifying Him as being from Nazareth. It is a designation that highlights His earthly origin and fulfills prophetic expectations regarding the Messiah's humble beginnings.

Context: • Context and Significance: The term Ναζαρηνός is significant in the New Testament as it connects Jesus to the town of Nazareth, a small and seemingly insignificant place in Galilee. This association fulfills the prophecy that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene, as mentioned in Matthew 2:23: "So He went and lived in a town called Nazareth. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophets: 'He will be called a Nazarene.'"
• Cultural and Theological Implications: In the cultural context of the time, Nazareth was not highly regarded, as evidenced by Nathanael's question in John 1:46, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" This reflects the humble and unexpected origins of Jesus, which align with the broader biblical theme of God choosing the lowly and despised to accomplish His purposes.
• Occurrences in the New Testament: The term Ναζαρηνός is used in several key passages, including Mark 1:24, where a demon-possessed man recognizes Jesus as "the Holy One of God" and addresses Him as "Jesus of Nazareth." In Mark 14:67, Peter is identified as being with "Jesus the Nazarene" during Jesus' trial. These references emphasize Jesus' identity and mission, as well as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
• Theological Reflection: The use of Ναζαρηνός underscores the incarnation of Christ, who, though divine, took on human form and lived among people in a specific historical and geographical context. It highlights the mystery of the Incarnation, where the divine intersects with the ordinary, and the Savior of the world emerges from a humble background.

Forms and Transliterations

Ναζαρηνε Ναζαρηνέ Ναζαρηνον Ναζαρηνὸν Ναζαρηνος Ναζαρηνός Ναζαρηνου Ναζαρηνοῦ Nazarene Nazarené Nazarēne Nazarēné Nazarenon Nazarenòn Nazarēnon Nazarēnòn Nazarenos Nazarenós Nazarēnos Nazarēnós Nazarenou Nazarenoû Nazarēnou Nazarēnoû

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 1:24 N-VMS
GRK: σοί Ἰησοῦ Ναζαρηνέ ἦλθες ἀπολέσαι
NAS: business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come
KJV: thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come
INT: to you Jesus of Nazareth are you come to destroy

Mark 10:47 N-NMS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζαρηνός ἐστιν ἤρξατο
NAS: that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began
INT: Jesus of Nazareth it is he began

Mark 14:67 N-GMS
GRK: μετὰ τοῦ Ναζαρηνοῦ ἦσθα τοῦ
NAS: were with Jesus the Nazarene.
KJV: with Jesus of Nazareth.
INT: with the Nazarene were

Mark 16:6 N-AMS
GRK: ζητεῖτε τὸν Ναζαρηνὸν τὸν ἐσταυρωμένον
NAS: for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified.
KJV: Jesus of Nazareth, which
INT: you seek the Nazarene who has been crucified

Luke 4:34 N-VMS
GRK: σοί Ἰησοῦ Ναζαρηνέ ἦλθες ἀπολέσαι
NAS: business do we have with each other, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come
KJV: [thou] Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come
INT: to you Jesus of Nazareth Are you come to destroy

Luke 24:19 N-GMS
GRK: Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Ναζαρηνοῦ ὃς ἐγένετο
NAS: Jesus the Nazarene, who
INT: Jesus of Nazareth who was

Strong's Greek 3479
6 Occurrences

Ναζαρηνέ — 2 Occ.
Ναζαρηνὸν — 1 Occ.
Ναζαρηνός — 1 Occ.
Ναζαρηνοῦ — 2 Occ.