Luke 2:21 bbe — And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given…

Bible in Basic English

"And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth."

— Luke 2:21, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 2 — Context

18

And all those to whose ears it came were full of wonder at the things said by the keepers of the sheep.

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But Mary kept all these words in her heart, and gave much thought to them.

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Then the keepers of the sheep went back, giving glory and praise to God for all the things which had come to their ears and which they had seen, as it had been said to them.

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And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.

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And when the necessary days for making them clean by the law of Moses had come to an end, they took him to Jerusalem to give him to the Lord

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(As it says in the law of the Lord, Every mother's first male child is to be holy to the Lord),

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And to make an offering, as it is ordered in the law of the Lord, of two doves or other young birds.

Luke 2:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:21 say?
Luke 2:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.”
Where is Luke 2:21 in the Bible?
Luke 2:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 21.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:21.
What translation should I read Luke 2:21 in?
Luke 2:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:21?
Luke 2:21 reads (BBE): “And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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