How a gospel writer twisted, stretched, and flat-out invented “prophecies” to make Jesus look like the fulfillment of Jewish scripture.
I have read from some authors that Matthew is confusing Judges 13:5, which refers to an ascetic religious sect (the Nazirites) and not a place of birth. It is possible that Nazareth the town didn't exist until the late first century.
I have read from some authors that Matthew is confusing Judges 13:5, which refers to an ascetic religious sect (the Nazirites) and not a place of birth. It is possible that Nazareth the town didn't exist until the late first century.