Luke 1:59

And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had shewed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her.

60And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John.

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Cross References

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

Luke 2:21And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.

Philippians 3:5Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; according to the law, 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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