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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:1-52

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, under the yoke of an oppressor. Moreover, by the exigency of the circumstances, He was born amid the homeless crowd. This was according to the divine arrangement and foretelling. The message of the angel and the chorus of the heavenly host are of especial interest as revealing heaven's outlook on the birth of Jesus. That may be stated by citing two brief sentences. 1. "Glory to God in the highest," 2. "Peace on earth among men in whom He is well pleased." ... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 2:1-52

The Seven Magnificats Selections from Luke 1:1-80 and Luke 2:1-52 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction to the seven Magnificats, we will study the annunciation of the birth of Christ, as it was given by the angel unto Mary. Our study will follow Luke 1:27-38 . 1. The virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph. We emphasize that Mary was a virgin. This was plainly set forth in the prophetic Scriptures, when the Holy Ghost wrote, "A virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:21

THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME‘And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the Child, His name was called Jesus.’ Luke 2:21 The passage narrates how our Lord was circumcised and received His name. I. The name and the rite.—Circumcision ( Genesis 17:12-1 Chronicles :) the sign of the covenant. The covenant introduced Abraham and his descendants into a nearer and more intimate relation with God, The new name a mark and reminder of this relation. In Abraham’s case it was the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:22

THE PURIFICATION AND THE PRESENTATION‘And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord.’ Luke 2:22 Let us meditate on this profoundly interesting subject in relation to Mary and Jesus. I. Of the manifested excellences of the Virgin mother, let us think of—( a) Her knowledge. Little or no information is given of the early years of Mary. Parentage, birth, and childhood are wrapt in mystery. We know... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21

‘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.’ On the eighth day after His birth Jesus was circumcised, a ritual which had to be undergone by all Jews who did not wish to be cut off from Israel. It was considered so important that it could even be carried out on the Sabbath day. This removal of the foreskin was a sign that the recipient was being brought within the covenant with Abraham... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21-35

Jesus Is Circumcised and Presented at the Temple and Is Blessed By Simon Who Prophesies Over Him (2:21-35). The purification of Mary and Jesus from the ritual defilement of child birth was necessary due to the requirements of Jewish Law, something that would take forty days, and offerings and sacrifices would then be made once the period was over. The fact that the birth had made Mary ‘unclean’ is clear evidence of the genuineness of the birth and of the fact that the one born was true man. It... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21-24

Luke 2:21-Jeremiah : . The Circumcision and Presentation of Jesus.— When the babe is a week old He is circumcised and named, and when He is a month old His parents take Him to the Temple in Jerusalem for the double rite of purifying the mother (Leviticus 12), and “ redeeming” the child as a firstborn ( Exodus 13:2; Exodus 13:12). They are too poor to offer a lamb. Luke 2:22 . their: Syr. Sin. has “ her,” which is probably right. Neither the father nor the child was unclean according to the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:21

The time prescribed by the Divine law for circumcision was the eighth day. Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 12:3. He was indeed the lawgiver, and as such not tied to the observance of the law. But he was also made of a woman, made under the law, Galatians 4:4; and the law was, Leviticus 12:2, that if a woman had conceived seed, and borne a man child, in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin should be circumcised. He was to make himself appear the Son of Abraham; and so this was God’s covenant,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:22-24

In these verses is a record of the virgin’s obedience to two laws, the one concerning the purification of the woman after child birth; the other concerning the presenting of the male child before the Lord. We have the law concerning purification, Leviticus 12:1-8 throughout. The sum was, That if a woman had brought forth a male child, she should be unclean seven days, and after that continue in the blood of her purifying thirty-three days. If she brought forth a female, she was to be unclean... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 2:21-39

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 2:21. The child.—The best MSS. read “Him.”Luke 2:22. Her purification.—The true reading is, “their purification” (R.V.). The mother was ceremonially unclean by child-birth, the others of the household by daily contact. The law of purification is given in Leviticus 12:0. At the conclusion of forty days a lamb was to be offered as a burnt-offering, and a turtle-dove or young pigeon as a sin-offering. In case of poverty two turtle-doves or young pigeons were to be offered... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:1-52

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 2:1-52

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:21

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21-35

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:21-24

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:21

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 2:22-24

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 2:21-39

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