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Nazarene as Prophetic Fulfillment in Matthew’s Gospel
The passage argues that calling Jesus a Nazarene, though meant in derision, aligns with prophecies about the Messiah. It cites St Matthew’s use of prophetic language to defend Jesus as the Me ssias, noting Nazareth’s lowly status and Pontius Pilate’s inscription linking Nazareth and kingship to expose Jewish hopes. It concludes that the name Nazare n e becomes a hinge for fulfillment rather than a stumbling block.
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