Luke 1:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Luke 1:31 Mean?
The announcement itself: Mary will conceive, bear a son, and name him Jesus. The wording deliberately echoes the great birth announcements of Scripture and Isaiah's promise of a son whose coming would be God's own sign (Isaiah 7:14).
The name is the gospel in miniature. Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua — the LORD saves. As Joshua led Israel into the promised land, this child will lead his people into salvation itself. Before he is conceived, his mission is fixed in his name: God has come to save.
Luke 1:31 in the Original Language
Iesous (Ἰησοῦς), 'JESUS' -- the Greek form of Joshua, meaning the LORD saves.
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What does Luke 1:31 mean?
Mary will conceive and bear a son, and she is to call his name JESUS.