the Nazarene
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- proper noun
- The teachings of the Nazarene continue to inspire millions around the world today.
- Church of the Nazarene
- First Church of the Nazarene
Examples
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Many believe that the miracles performed by the Nazarene were signs of his divine nature.
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Simon Peter, a disciple of the Nazarene.
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I have news of the Nazarene.
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Now take as many men you need and arrest the Nazarene.
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This is one of those areas where the Church of the Nazarene attempts to avoid division.
Blog text (11) -
Is this the murderer of the Nazarene?
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He brings us news of the Nazarene.
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Aren't you a friend of the Nazarene?
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He's a good man, the Nazarene.
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Were you a follower of the Nazarene, Miriam?
Synonyms
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1.0
A man Christians believe is the Son of God who teaches love and forgiveness
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3.5
Title for Jesus whom Christians accept as their savior and the Son of God
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3.0
A man Christians believe is God's son whose teachings started Christianity
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7.9
A Christian name for Jesus who saves people from sin
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A person who Christians believe saves people from sin and brings them to God
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5.1
A man from Nazareth whose teachings form the basis of Christianity
Surface Forms
Morphology
the + Nazarene
The phrase is compositionally 'the' + 'Nazarene' meaning 'the person from Nazareth', so a learner who knows the constituent meanings can infer the literal sense. However, its use as a specific title for Jesus and the associated religious/professional meaning (teacher/prophet central to Christianity) depends on cultural/religious knowledge not recoverable from the parts alone, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
The Nazarene comes from Nazareth, the small town where Jesus grew up. Calling someone a 'Nazarene' simply meant 'from Nazareth', so the name became a title for Jesus as a 'teacher and prophet' from that place.