Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
BIRTH AND CIRCUMCISION OF JOHN—SONG OF ZACHARIAS AND PROGRESS OF THE CHILD. (Luke 1:57-80)
eighth day—The law (Genesis 17:12) was observed, even though the eighth day after birth should be a sabbath (John 7:23; and see Philippians 3:5).
called him—literally, "were calling"—that is, (as we should say) "were for calling." The naming of children at baptism has its origin in the Jewish custom at circumcision (Genesis 21:3-4); and the names of Abram and Sarai were changed at its first performance (Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:15).
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