God’s Word Translation
Luke 1:62
62So they motioned to the baby’s father to see what he wanted to name the child.
Luke 1:62 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
- New International Version (NIV)Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he wanted him to be called.
- New King James Version (NKJV)So they made signs to his father—what he would have him called.
Context of Luke 1:62
60But his mother spoke up, “Absolutely not! His name will be John.” 61Their friends said to her, “But you don’t have any relatives with that name.” So they motioned to the baby’s father to see what he wanted to name the child. 63Zechariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” Everyone was amazed. 64Suddenly, Zechariah was able to speak, and he began to praise God.
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ἐνένευον δὲ τῷ πατρὶ αὐτοῦ τὸ τί ἂν θέλοι καλεῖσθαι αὐτό.Read the interlinear
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Commentaries on Luke 1:62
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 62They 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 57-66Verses 57-66 In these verses we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist, and the great joy among all the relations of the family. He shall be called Johanan, or "Gracious," because he shall bring in the gospel of Christ, wherein God's grace shines most bright. Zacharias recovered his speech. Unbelief closed his mouth, and believing opened it again: he believers, therefore he speaks. When God opens our lips, our mouths must show forth his praise…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 62-63they made signs: This was because Zechariah was not able to speak or hear (see study note on 1:20). Zechariah showed his faith and obedience to God by naming the child John. As a result, God restored his voice and hearing.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 6262. made signs--showing he was deaf, as well as dumb.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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