Should be called a Nazarene (Ναζωραιος κληθησετα). Matthew says "that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets" (δια…

Nazareth. This was a small town, situated in Galilee, west of Capernaum, and not far from Cana. It was built partly in a valley and partly…

He shall be called a Nazarene — For an account of Nazareth, see the note on Luke 1:26. Here, it is sufficient to address Matthew’s…

Our Lord was called “Netzar,” The Branch. Probably this is the prophecy referred to, for “Nazareth” signifies sprouts or shoots. Possibly some unre…

Glossa Ordinaria: Joseph was not disobedient to the angelic warning, but "he arose, and took the young Child and his mothe…

The town Joseph chose was Nazareth, his former home and that of Mary (cf. 13:53–58; 2:39). This final quotation formula, like that of v.15, should …

He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew does not derive Nazarene from Nazareth, as if this were its strict and proper ety…

And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth
Which was a city of Galilee, and where Joseph and Mary had both dwel…

Egypt may serve to sojourn in, or take shelter in, for a while, but not to dwell in. Christ was sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel; to t…

It was discu ed above how the Wise Men bore witne to Christ being born; now, however, it is discu ed how the Holy Innocents bear witne , not by spe…