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Luke 1:62

What does Luke 1:62 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 1:62 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 1:62 means

They signaled to Zacharias to ask what he wanted the child named, seeking paternal confirmation despite the disagreement. Using signs acknowledges Zacharias’s muteness but still honors his authority as father. It demonstrates the community’s attempt to resolve the naming according to custom. The scene increases the drama because Zacharias is the one whose angelic encounter and silence are central to validating God’s word.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.

Context

This action follows the relatives’ objection and keeps the question within the family’s legal and social framework. They defer to Zacharias, not knowing his internal confirmation. The stage is set for the written declaration that will resolve the dispute and restore speech.

v.61And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

v.62This passage

v.63And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 1:22

    And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he continued making signs unto them, and remained dumb.

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