Luke 2:21

"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them."

Key Reflection

In Luke 2:21, after Jesus is circumcised on the eighth day in accordance with Jewish law (as stated in Leviticus 12:3), the passage describes how the shepherds return home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. This act of praise underscores the miraculous nature of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, highlighting both the fulfillment of prophetic expectations and the immediate recognition by these humble witnesses of the divine significance of what they had experienced. The shepherds' response mirrors that of the angels (Luke 2:13-14), emphasizing the joy and awe inspired by this momentous event within the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan for humanity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 21. Eight {e} days, &c. This was the regular time for performing the rite of circumcision, Ge 17:12. Called Jesus. See Barnes on "Mt 1:21". {e} Le 12:3 {f} "so named of the angel" Mt 1:21; Lu 1:31 __________________________________________________________________

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