Luke 2:21When 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.
The setting
Mary and Joseph's temporary lodging in Bethlehem, ~4 BC. Eight days after birth. A mohel (circumciser) performs the ancient covenant ritual while Mary holds her son, speaking the name 'Yeshua' (Jesus) for the first time publicly.
The emotion here: reverent attention to detail while recording prophecy's fulfillment
The original word
Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς) — Greek form of Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh saves'
Why it matters
Jewish boys weren't considered fully part of the covenant community until circumcision
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 2:21
This was Jesus's FIRST physical pain — the Savior's suffering began at eight days old
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the circumcision ritual, but the real point is that God's Son received the name 'Savior' at the exact moment He first experienced human pain.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 2:21
Bible Genome reading
Luke 2:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 2:21 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fulfillment, naming. Notable phrases: name was called Jesus; given by the angel.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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