“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.” (Matthew 2:23)
The critics have long used this verse as an example to support their contention that the Bible was not inspired and that it contains contradictions. Our challenge is to find a way to effectively explain this verse so that those who may find it to be a stumbling block will have respect for our own faith in the inspired Word.
There have been several approaches to this problem by Bible expositors. A brief summary of these proposed solutions follows:
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Author: The Advocate
Keywords: Nazarene, Nazareth
Bible reference(s): Isaiah 11:1, Matthew 2:22-23
Source: “Question Box,” The Christadelphian Advocate.
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