"also spelled Ναζαρηνός, a Nazarite; an inhabitant of Nazareth, Mt. 2:23; 26:71; Lk. 18:37; Jn. 18:5, 7; 19:19; Acts 2:22; 3:6; 4:10; 6:14; 22:8; 24:5; 26:9*"
Definition and meaning
also spelled Ναζαρηνός, a Nazarite; an inhabitant of Nazareth, Mt. 2:23; 26:71; Lk. 18:37; Jn. 18:5, 7; 19:19; Acts 2:22; 3:6; 4:10; 6:14; 22:8; 24:5; 26:9*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ναζωραῖος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of nazoraios (G3480) across the King James 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.
And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
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Common questions
Strong's G3480 (nazoraios) is a Greek word that means: also spelled Ναζαρηνός, a Nazarite; an inhabitant of Nazareth, Mt. 2:23; 26:71; Lk. 18:37; Jn. 18:5, 7; 19:19; Acts 2:22; 3:6; 4:10; 6:14; 22:8; 24:5; 26:9* It appears 15 times in the King James Bible.
The word nazoraios (G3480) appears 15 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3480 is nazoraios, a Greek word defined as: also spelled Ναζαρηνός, a Nazarite; an inhabitant of Nazareth, Mt. 2:23; 26:71; Lk. 18:37; Jn. 18:5, 7; 19:19; Acts 2:22; 3:6; 4:10; 6:14; 22:8; 24:5;. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
nazoraios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.