A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 2:21

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 2:21

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Luke 2:21

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb." — Luke 2:21 (ASV)

His name was called Jesus (κα εκληθη το ονομα αυτου Ιησους). The κα is left untranslated or has the sense of "then" in the apodosis. The naming was a part of the ceremony of circumcision as is shown also in the case of John the Baptist (Luke 1:59–66).