Luke 1:59

And it happened that, on the eighth day, they arrived to circumcise the boy, and they called him by his father’s name, Zechariah.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

In Context

58And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and so they congratulated her.

60And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.”

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Cross References

Genesis 21:3And Abraham called the name of his son, whom Sarah bore for him, Isaac.

Luke 2:21And 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.

Philippians 3:5For I was circumcised on the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew among Hebrews. According to the law, I was a Pharisee;

Matthew Henry on Luke 1:58-67

The Birth of John the Baptist. 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that… Read the whole commentary →

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