Bible Dictionary

Nazarene.

NAZ'ARENE'. Matt 2:23. This term is used of Jesus in this passage as a fulfilment of prophecy. It is also used of him (though translated "of Nazareth") by Bartimeus, Mark 10:47, in the inscription on…

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)

NAZ'ARENE'. Matt 2:23. This term is used of Jesus in this passage as a fulfilment of prophecy. It is also used of him (though translated "of Nazareth") by Bartimeus, Mark 10:47, in the inscription on the cross, John 19:19, by Peter, Acts 2:22, by Paul, Acts 26:9, by our Lord himself. Acts 22:8, etc. The followers of Christ are also denominated "Nazarenes," Acts 24:5, by enemies. " Isa 11:1. It has also been taken in a general sense to refer to the humiliation of our Lord, Nazareth being at this time under a stigma. John 1:46.

In this case no specific prophecy can be found answering literally to the description, but many in a general way which refer to the humiliation of the Messiah.