nazareth
Definition
Proper noun 1. A historic town in northern Israel: A town of great historical and religious significance, primarily known from the Christian Gospels as the childhood home of Jesus Christ, his mother Mary, and her husband Joseph.
Usage
- Nazareth is a major pilgrimage site for Christians from around the world.
- According to the New Testament, Jesus grew up in Nazareth.
- The modern city of Nazareth is the largest Arab city in Israel.
Advanced Usage
- "The Nazareth Principle": A theological or philosophical concept referring to the idea of greatness or significance emerging from a humble or unexpected origin, alluding to the biblical question, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" (John 1:46).
- In historical and archaeological contexts, "Nazareth" refers to the settlement in the Galilee region during the Roman and Byzantine periods.
Variants and Related Words
- Nazarene (noun): A historical term for a person from Nazareth; specifically, a title for Jesus Christ (Jesus the Nazarene). It also refers to a member of certain Christian groups.
- Nazarethite (noun): A less common synonym for a person from Nazareth.
Synonyms
- (As a place of origin) Hometown, birthplace (in the specific context of Jesus's upbringing).
Noun
-
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ chứa "nazareth"
Từ có nhắc đến "nazareth"
