Matthew 2:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 2:23 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 2:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“and came and lived in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets that he will be called a Nazarene.”

Matthew 2:23 — World English Bible

Matthew 2:23 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, that he should be called a Nazarene.”

Matthew 2:23 — American Standard Version

Matthew 2:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and coming, he dwelt in a city named Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophets, that `A Nazarene he shall be called.'”

Matthew 2:23 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 2:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and came and dwelt in a town called Nazareth; so that that should be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, He shall be called a Nazaraene.”

Matthew 2:23 — Darby Translation

Matthew 2:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And went and dwelt in a citie called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophets, which was, That hee should be called a Nazarite. ”

Matthew 2:23 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 2:23 in Context — Matthew 2

21 Joseph se leva, prit le petit enfant et sa mère, et alla dans le pays d’Israël.

22 Mais, ayant appris qu’Archélaüs régnait sur la Judée à la place d’Hérode, son père, il craignit de s’y rendre; et, divinement averti en songe, il se retira dans le territoire de la Galilée,

23 et vint demeurer dans une ville appelée Nazareth, afin que s’accomplît ce qui avait été annoncé par les prophètes: Il sera appelé Nazaréen.

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What Does Matthew 2:23 Mean?

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