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The Despised Messiah
Many readers note the phrase “he should be called a Nazarene” is not a direct Old Testament quote. The most common explanation from scholars is that Matthew is summarizing a prophetic theme. Nazareth was a despised town, so being a “Nazarene” was an insult. This fulfilled the essence of prophecies like Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22, which foretold a humble Messiah who would be rejected and held in contempt.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 2:23
Should be called a Nazarene (Ναζωραιος κληθησετα). Matthew says "that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets" (δια…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 2:23
19th Century
Preacher
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
This is the name commonly given to our …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 2:23
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 …
John Calvin
On Matthew 2:23
16th Century
Theologian
He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew does not derive Nazarene from Nazareth, as if this were its strict and proper ety…
John Gill
On Matthew 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth
Which was a city of Galilee, and where Joseph and Mary had both dwel…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 2:19–23
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 2:13–23
13th Century
Philosopher
It was discussed above how the Wise Men bore witness to Christ being born; now, however, it is discussed how the Holy Innocents bear witness, not b…