Matthew 2:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joseph settles in Nazareth, fulfilling the word that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene.
What Does Matthew 2:23 Mean?
The journey ends in the small town of Nazareth, where the family makes its home. This too fulfills what was spoken through the prophets: He shall be called a Nazarene. The obscure village becomes the place where the Son grows up.
God's plan reaches its appointed end through every turn of the road, even down to a humble hometown. The King of Bethlehem will be known as the man of Nazareth, a name that carried no honor in the world's eyes. From lowly beginnings the Lord brings forth his salvation, and his promises are fulfilled to the last word.
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What does Matthew 2:23 mean?
Joseph settles in Nazareth, fulfilling the word that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene.