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Question:<\/p>\n

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Was Jesus Christ circumcised? Please give a Biblical reference with the answer. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, the Lord Jesus was circumcised on the 8th<\/sup> day, according to the Law of the Old Testament. In fact, this is written in the Bible, in the Gospel of Luke.<\/p>\n

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And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, His name was called JESUS, the name<\/em> called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. (Luke 2:21)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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