Who was Nazareth?

Jesus' hometown

The story of Nazareth

Nazareth - There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.
Nazareth - There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.
There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

Nazareth is a biblical figure best known for being the hometown of Jesus Christ. It is located in the Galilee region of northern Israel. Nazareth is mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible as the place where Jesus grew up. Nazareth is not mentioned in the Old Testament, but it is believed to have been inhabited since the Iron Age. It is believed to have been a small village of about 150 people at the time of Jesus. Nazareth is the hometown of Jesus Christ, and it is where he spent his childhood and adolescence. Jesus' parents, Mary and Joseph, were from Nazareth. Jesus had four brothers and at least two sisters, all of whom were born in Nazareth. Nazareth is best known for being the hometown of Jesus Christ and the place where he grew up. It is also known for being the place where Jesus began his ministry and where he performed many of his miracles. Nazareth is an important place in Christianity and is mentioned in the Bible numerous times.

Name meaning

Branch or Shoot

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

There is no specific positionheld mentioned in relation to the figure Nazareth in the Bible.

First mention

Matthew 2:23

Appearances in the Bible

29 mentions

Nazareth in the Bible

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Matthew

Chapter 2

The Visit of the Magi

Wise men visit Jesus, and King Herod orders all boys under 2 years old in Bethlehem to be killed.

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Matthew

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

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Matthew

Chapter 21

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

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Matthew

Chapter 26

The Last Supper and Jesus' Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Mark

Chapter 1

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.

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Mark

Chapter 10

Teaching on Divorce, Blessing Children

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and the kingdom of God.

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Mark

Chapter 14

The Last Supper and Betrayal

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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Mark

Chapter 16

Resurrection and Great Commission

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.

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Luke

Chapter 1

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

Luke writes a prologue, in which he explains that his gospel is based on the testimony of those who were eyewitnesses an...

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Luke

Chapter 2

The Birth of Jesus

The birth of Jesus is announced to Mary and Joseph, and He is born in Bethlehem.

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Luke

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan and begins His ministry in Galilee.

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Luke

Chapter 18

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

Jesus teaches about humility and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

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Luke

Chapter 24

The Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus appears to His disciples and teaches them about the scripture concerning Himself. He commissions them to spread th...

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John

Chapter 1

The Word Became Flesh

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beg...

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John

Chapter 18

The Arrest of Jesus

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 2

The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 3

The Healing of the Lame Man

Peter and John heal a man at the temple gate, and they are arrested and put on trial.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 4

The Arrest and Release of Peter and John

The apostles are arrested again, but an angel frees them from prison and they continue to preach.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 6

The Appointment of the Seven

The apostles choose seven men to help with the ministry, and Stephen becomes the first martyr for the faith.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 10

The Conversion of Cornelius

Cornelius, a Roman centurion, becomes the first Gentile convert to Christianity.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 22

The Defense Before the Jerusalem Mob

Paul defends himself before the crowd and explains his conversion to Christianity.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 26

The Defense Before Agrippa

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

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