Lexical Summary Nazarénos: Nazarene, Nazareth Original Word: Ναζαρηνός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazarene, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth -- of Nazareth. see GREEK Nazareth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from Nazara Definition a Nazarene, an inhab. of Nazareth NASB Translation Nazarene (4), Nazareth (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3479: ΝαζαρηνόςΝαζαρηνός, 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 Meaning within the CanonΝαζαρηνός identifies Jesus as the Man from Nazareth. While the related form Ναζωραῖος appears more frequently, Ναζαρηνός is reserved for six strategic moments where the speaker’s confession—whether hostile, needy, or angelic—highlights both the seeming insignificance of Jesus’ hometown and the astonishing authority resident in the One who bears the title. Occurrences and Immediate Contexts • Mark 1:24; Luke 4:34 – Demons blurt out, “Jesus of Nazareth… the Holy One of God!”. The lowest spiritual rebels are compelled to acknowledge the exalted holiness of the Nazarene. Historical and Prophetic Resonance Nazareth was an obscure Galilean village with no explicit Old Testament pedigree. Yet Matthew 2:23 states that Joseph settled there “so that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled: ‘He shall be called a Nazarene.’” Many conservative expositors link the prophecy to Isaiah 11:1, where the Messiah is called a “Branch” (Hebrew netzer). The Spirit thus turns a term of insignificance into a messianic badge, echoing God’s pattern of exalting the lowly. Public Perception and the Scandal of Humility For opponents the word “Nazarene” was dismissive—“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:46). For heaven it became a title of honor. All six uses reveal a tension: Jesus’ humble earthly origin contrasted with His divine authority. Demons fear Him, the needy trust Him, the powerful condemn Him, and angels proclaim His victory—all while calling Him “the Nazarene.” Christological Significance 1. Incarnation: The title underscores true humanity. Jesus belonged to a real village, walked dusty roads, and was subject to common prejudice, yet without sin. Implications for Discipleship and Mission • Identification: Followers are still recognized by their association with Jesus of Nazareth (cf. Acts 24:5, where Christians are called “the sect of the Nazarenes”). To bear His name is to accept misunderstanding and opposition. Liturgical and Devotional Echoes Hymns such as “Jesus, Name of Wondrous Love” and “I Stand Amazed in the Presence” preserve the designation “Nazarene,” reminding worshipers that the eternal Son chose identification with the least. In Advent and Christmas readings, the prophetic nuance of the “Branch” is celebrated; during Holy Week and Easter, “Jesus the Nazarene… He has risen!” rings out in confession and song. Legacy in Church History Early believers were often mocked as “Nazarenes,” yet they embraced the name, turning ridicule into testimony. From the catacombs to modern mission fields, the church has proclaimed the risen Nazarene, confident that the One once despised now reigns. Summary Strong’s Greek 3479, Ναζαρηνός, surfaces at decisive points to proclaim that the Man from an unheralded village is none other than the Holy One, the Davidic King, the Crucified and Risen Lord. The title embeds the grandeur of redemption in the ordinariness of human life, assuring every generation that God’s saving power meets us—not in worldly prestige—but in the Person of Jesus of Nazareth. 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 NazarēnoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 1:24 N-VMSGRK: 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 Mark 14:67 N-GMS Mark 16:6 N-AMS Luke 4:34 N-VMS Luke 24:19 N-GMS Strong's Greek 3479 |
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