Luke 1:60 Meaning and Explanation
“And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Elisabeth interrupts the naming: the child shall be called John.
What Does Luke 1:60 Mean?
Against every expectation, the mother speaks: not so; but he shall be called John. Zacharias has evidently shared the angel's message with her, and Elisabeth holds to it against the friendly pressure of the whole company.
The name means the LORD is gracious, and Elisabeth will not trade it for sentiment. Obedience sometimes looks like a small social awkwardness — insisting on God's word when everyone present expects something else. Her firmness gives the child his true identity: a living announcement of grace.
Luke 1:60 in the Original Language
Ioannes (Ἰωάννης), 'John' -- from the Hebrew name Yohanan, the LORD is gracious.
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What does Luke 1:60 mean?
Elisabeth interrupts the naming: the child shall be called John.