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Luke 1:62

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Berean Standard Bible

So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Bible in Basic English

And they made signs to his father, to say what name was to be given to him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

Free Bible Version

Through gestures they asked Zechariah, the boy's father, what he wanted to call his son.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they made signes to his father, howe he would haue him called.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

One Unity Resource Bible

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Translation for Translators

Then they made motions with their hands to Zechariah, for him to indicate what name he wanted to be given {to give} to his son.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made signs to his father as to how he wanted him to be named.

Noah Webster Bible

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

World English Bible

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Young's Literal Translation

and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,

Context

The Birth of John the Baptist

⁶¹They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”⁶²So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

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Summary

In Luke 1:62, the verse highlights the naming of John the Baptist by his father, Zechariah. After being unable to speak due to his disbelief in the angel's message, Zechariah confirms the name 'John' as instructed by writing it down. This act of obedience signifies Zechariah's faith and submission to God's will, leading to the restoration of his speech. The naming of John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy and sets the stage for his significant role in preparing the way for the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

They made signs to his father - Who, it appears from this, was deaf as well as dumb; otherwise they might have asked him, and obtained his answer in this way.

Luke 1:62

The Birth of John the Baptist

⁶¹They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”⁶²So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

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Berean Standard Bible

So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Bible in Basic English

And they made signs to his father, to say what name was to be given to him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

Free Bible Version

Through gestures they asked Zechariah, the boy's father, what he wanted to call his son.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they made signes to his father, howe he would haue him called.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

One Unity Resource Bible

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Translation for Translators

Then they made motions with their hands to Zechariah, for him to indicate what name he wanted to be given {to give} to his son.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made signs to his father as to how he wanted him to be named.

Noah Webster Bible

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

World English Bible

They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

Young's Literal Translation

and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,