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Luke 2:21 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 2:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“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.”
Luke 2:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:21
The eighth-day circumcision demonstrates Jesus's full entrance into covenant community and submission to the Law He came to fulfill (Matt 5:17). His naming 'JESUS' ('Yeshua'—Yahweh saves) fulfills Gabriel's instruction (Luke 1:31) and declares His mission. The name's meaning—'He shall save his people from their sins' (Matt 1:21)—defines His purpose. That the name was 'so named of the angel before he was conceived' emphasizes divine determination of His identity and mission. Jesus's circumcision shows He was 'born under the law' (Gal 4:4) to redeem those under the law. His submission to covenan...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:21
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“every male throughout your generations”
“you will conceive in your womb”
“God sent out his Son”
“that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias”
“And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.”
“for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.,And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.,,,,,,,,”
“And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”
“answering”
“he humbled himself”