on the eighth day According to the ordinance of Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 12:3; Philippians 3:5. The name was then given, because at the institution of circumcision the names of Abram and Sarai had been changed, Genesis 17:15. The rite was invested with extreme solemnity, and in later times a chair was always put for the prophet Elijah.

they called Rather, they wished to call. Literally, -they were calling," but the imperfect by an idiomatic use often expresses an unfulfilled attempt. So in Matthew 3:14, -he tried to prevent Him" (diekôluen).

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