Luke 2:21
And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the child, his name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived in the womb.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} when{G3753} eight{G3638} days{G2250} were fulfilled{G4130} for circumcising{G4059} him,{G3813} his{G846} name{G3686} was called{G2564} JESUS,{G2424} which was so called{G2564} by{G5259} the angel{G32} before{G4253} he{G846} was conceived{G4815} in{G1722} the womb.{G2532}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} when{G3753} eight{G3638} days{G2250} were accomplished{G4130}{(G5681)} for the circumcising{G4059}{(G5629)} of the child{G3813},{G2532} his{G846} name{G3686} was called{G2564}{(G5681)} JESUS{G2424}, which{G3588} was so named{G2564}{(G5685)} of{G5259} the angel{G32} before{G4253} he{G846} was conceived{G4815}{(G5683)} in{G1722} the womb{G2836}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And when ye eyght daye was come yt the chylde shuld be circucised his name was called Iesus which was named of the angell before he was conceaved in the wombe.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan eight dayes were ended, that the childe shulde be circumcysed, his name was called Iesus, which was named of ye angell, before he was conceaued in his mothers wombe.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And when the eight daies were accomplished, that they shoulde circumcise the childe, his name was then called Iesus, which was named of the Angell, before he was conceiued in the wombe.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And when the eygth day was come, that the chylde shoulde be circumcised, his name was called Iesus, whiche was so named of the Angel, before he was conceaued in the wombe.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ 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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.
World English Bible (2000)
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Referenced Verses
- Luke 1:31 : 31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son, and shall call His name JESUS.
- Luke 1:59 : 59 So it was, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him by the name of his father, Zacharias.
- Gen 17:12 : 12 And he who is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every male child in your generations, he who is born in the house or bought with money from any foreigner who is not your descendant.
- Lev 12:3 : 3 And on the eighth day, the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.
- Matt 1:21 : 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
- Matt 1:25 : 25 And did not know her until she had brought forth her firstborn son; and he called his name JESUS.
- Matt 3:15 : 15 And Jesus answering said to him, Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he permitted him.
- Gal 4:4-5 : 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 To redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
- Phil 2:8 : 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
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- Luke 2:22-232 verses79%
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord)
- Luke 1:59-635 verses79%
59 So it was, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him by the name of his father, Zacharias.
60 His mother answered and said, No; he shall be called John.
61 But they said to her, There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.
62 So they made signs to his father—what he would have him called.
63 He asked for a writing tablet and wrote, saying, His name is John. So they all marveled.
- Luke 1:31-322 verses77%
31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a son, and shall call His name JESUS.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
- Luke 2:26-283 verses76%
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
- Matt 1:20-234 verses74%
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
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25 And did not know her until she had brought forth her firstborn son; and he called his name JESUS.
- Luke 2:6-72 verses73%
6 And it was so, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to deliver.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.
- Luke 1:26-272 verses72%
26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
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33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him.
- Luke 2:11-122 verses71%
11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
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18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way: When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit.
- Luke 2:39-413 verses70%
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
- Luke 1:66-672 verses70%
66 All those who heard them kept them in their hearts, saying, What kind of child will this be? And the hand of the Lord was with him.
67 Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:
- Luke 1:13-153 verses70%
13 But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
14 You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and will drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
- Luke 2:16-172 verses70%
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.
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57 Now Elizabeth's full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son.
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21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
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80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
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76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,
- Luke 1:35-362 verses69%
35 The angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you. Therefore, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
36 Now, indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren.
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3 And on the eighth day, the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.
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41 When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
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23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
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9 And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know it.
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44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
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4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him.
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21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized, and while praying, the heavens were opened,