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When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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Under the Law to Redeem Us
Commentators like Spurgeon, Calvin, and Gill explain that although Jesus was sinless, he submitted to circumcision. This act placed him "under the law" in order to perfectly fulfill its requirements on our behalf. As the Apostle Paul later wrote, this was done "to redeem those who were under the law" (Galatians 4:4–5), securing our freedom and providing us with his perfect righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Eight days. This was the regular time for performing the rite of circumcision (Genesis 17:12).
Called Jesus.
His name was called Jesus (κα εκληθη το ονομα αυτου Ιησους). The κα is left untranslated or has the sense of "then" in the apodosi…
19th Century
Anglican
When eight days were accomplished . . .—Therefore, the Feast of the Circumcision in the Church Calendar comes on January …
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Baptist
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 w…
It is important to understand the sequence and background of these events. According to Jewish law a woman became ceremonially unclean on the birth…
16th Century
Protestant
That the child might be circumcised. Regarding circumcision in general, the reader may consult the Book of Genesis ([Reference Genesis 17:…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child
According t…
Our Lord Jesus was not born in sin, and did not need that mortification of a corrupt nature or that renewal to holiness, which were signified by ci…
