THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE - Chapter 2 - Verse 21

Verse 21. Eight {e} days, &c. This was the regular time for performing the rite of circumcision, Ge 17:12.

Called Jesus.

 See Barnes on "Mt 1:21".

{e} Le 12:3 {f} "so named of the angel" Mt 1:21; Lu 1:31