Luke 2:21

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 2:21

BSB
When the eight days until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived.
AKJV
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
CPDV
And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called by the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.
ERV
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
NHEB
When eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
SMT
And when eight days were completed for circumcising the child and his name was called JESUS, called by the messenger before he was conceived in the womb.

Commentary for Luke 2:21

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Overview of Luke 2:21
Summary
Infant named according to divine decree
Place
Bethlehem region
Event
Jesus named at circumcision
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Ritual