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.
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Gill's Exposition
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child,.... According to the original institution of circumcision, Gen 17:12 and which was strictly observed by religious persons, as…
Barnes' Notes
Eight days ... - This was the regular time for performing the rite of circumcision, Gen 17:12. Called Jesus - See the notes at Mat 1:21.
Adam Clarke
When eight days were accomplished - The law had appointed that every male should be circumcised at eight days old, or on the eighth day after its birth, Gen 17:12; and our blessed Lord received…
Our Lord Jesus, being made of a woman, was made under the law, Gal 4:4. He was not only, as the son of a daughter of Adam, made under the law of nature, but as the son of a daughter of Abraham was…
Cambridge Bible
The Circumcision
21. for the circumcising of the child Gen 17:12. Doubtless the rite was performed by Joseph. "Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision" (i. e. went to the Jew first) "for the…
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