Nazareth — Meaning in the Bible
A village in Galilee where Mary and Joseph lived and where Jesus grew up; he was called Jesus of Nazareth.
Scripture in WEBWorld English Bible — Protestant Edition
What it means
Gabriel was sent to Mary in Nazareth. After Egypt, Joseph settled the family there, and Jesus grew up there. Luke 1:26–27Matthew 2:22–23Luke 2:39–40
Nathanael asked "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" When Jesus taught in his home synagogue, many there rejected him. John 1:45–46Luke 4:16–30
Key passages
- Luke 1:26–27 — The angel comes to Nazareth.
- Luke 2:39–52 — Jesus grows up.
- Luke 4:16–30 — Rejected at home.
- John 1:45–46 — Can any good come from Nazareth?
Study further
- Luke 4:16–30 Jesus at home.