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Matthew 2:23 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 2:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 2 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 2:23
Matthew's statement about Nazareth fulfilling prophecy is puzzling since no specific Old Testament text says 'He shall be called a Nazarene.' Most likely, this references the Hebrew 'netzer' (branch) in Isaiah 11:1, or reflects Nazareth's despised status (John 1:46), showing Christ identified with the rejected and lowly. This demonstrates Christ's humiliation in taking on human nature in its weakest, most despised form.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 2:23
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“behold”
“and said to him”
“Ha! What do we have to do with you, Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know you who you are: the Holy One of God!”
“that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet”
“Who are you looking for? They said”
“someone else saw him”
“they returned into Galilee”
“the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee”
“Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus said to them”
“and put it on the cross. There was written”