nazarene Sentence Examples
- Jesus was often referred to as the Nazarene, a title derived from his upbringing in the town of Nazareth.
- The inscription on the cross above Jesus read "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
- Paul of Tarsus, a prominent figure in early Christianity, was also known as Paul the Nazarene.
- The term "Nazarene" was initially used by Jewish opponents of Jesus to label his followers.
- The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant denomination founded in the 19th century.
- The Nazarene Covenant Church is a North American denomination that emphasizes a personal relationship with God.
- The International Church of the Nazarene is an evangelical Christian denomination with a global presence.
- The prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah as "a Nazarene and holy one."
- The Gospel of Matthew explicitly states that Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of being called a Nazarene.
- The term "Nazarene" has been used as a slur against Jewish people throughout history, particularly during periods of persecution.
nazarene Meaning
nazarene (n)
a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah; they accepted the Gospel According to Matthew but rejected the Epistles of St. Paul and continued to follow Jewish law and celebrate Jewish holidays; they were later declared heretic by the Church of Rome
an early name for any Christian
an inhabitant of Nazareth
nazarene (a)
of or relating to the Nazarenes or their religion
of or relating to the town of Nazareth or its inhabitants
nazarene (n.)
A native or inhabitant of Nazareth; -- a term of contempt applied to Christ and the early Christians.
One of a sect of Judaizing Christians in the first and second centuries, who observed the laws of Moses, and held to certain heresies.
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a member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah; they accepted the Gospel According to Matthew
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Jesus was often referred to as the Nazarene, a title derived from his upbringing in the town of Nazareth.
The inscription on the cross above Jesus read "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
Paul of Tarsus, a prominent figure in early Christianity, was also known as Paul the Nazarene.
The term "Nazarene" was initially used by Jewish opponents of Jesus to label his followers.
