Luke 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:21 — KJV
“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)
Luke 2:21 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 2:21
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:21: days, name, called
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:21: eight, child, name
“And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. Enoch: Heb. Chanoch”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:21: name, called, conceived
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:21: child, name, angel
“And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. he that is eight...: Heb. a son of eight days”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:21: eight, days, child
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