Luke 1:61
Luke 1:61 Meaning and Explanation
“And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The company objects that no one in Elisabeth's family bears the name John.
What Does Luke 1:61 Mean?
The relatives protest: there is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Names ran in families; departing from them seemed to break the chain of honor and memory.
Heaven's purposes often cut across well-meaning custom. The objection is reasonable, kindly meant — and beside the point, because God has already named the child. When God begins something new, he is not bound to our precedents; the family of grace is about to grow far beyond kindred lines.
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What does Luke 1:61 mean?
The company objects that no one in Elisabeth's family bears the name John.