Luke 1:59

And it came to pass, on the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they were calling him by the name of his father, Zacharias,

Literal Standard Version

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 the neighbors and her relatives heard that the LORD was making His kindness great with her, and they were rejoicing with her.

60and his mother answering said, “No, but he will be called John.”

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Cross References

Genesis 21:3and Abraham calls the name of his son who is born to him, whom Sarah has borne to him—Isaac;

Luke 2:21And 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.

Philippians 3:5circumcision on the eighth day! Of the race of Israel! Of the tribe of Benjamin! A Hebrew of Hebrews! According to 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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