Strong's Greek: 3479. Ναζαρηνός (Nazarénos) -- Nazarene
Strong's Lexicon
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.
Word Origin: Derived from Ναζαρέθ (Nazareth), a town in Galilee.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Nazarénos," the concept is related to the Hebrew word נָצְרַת (Natsrath), referring to the town of Nazareth.
Usage: The term "Nazarénos" is used to describe someone from Nazareth. In the New Testament, it is primarily used to refer to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His earthly origin and fulfilling the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene. This term highlights Jesus' humble beginnings and His identification with a town that was often looked down upon in Judean society.
Cultural and Historical Background: Nazareth was a small and relatively insignificant town in the region of Galilee during the time of Jesus. It was not mentioned in the Old Testament, which contributed to its lowly reputation. The term "Nazarene" was sometimes used derogatorily, reflecting the skepticism and prejudice of some who questioned how anything good could come from Nazareth (John 1:46). Despite this, Jesus' association with Nazareth fulfilled prophetic expectations and underscored His role as the humble Messiah.
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.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Nazareth.From Nazareth; a Nazarene, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth -- of Nazareth.
see GREEK 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
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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