Luke 1:60

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 1:60

BSB

But his mother replied, "No! He shall be called John."

AKJV

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

CPDV

And in response, his mother said: "Not so. Instead, he shall be called John."

ERV

And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.

NHEB

His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."

SMT

And his mother, having answered said, Nay; but he shall be called John.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 1:60

AndG2532Conjunction hisG846 motherG3384Noun Feminine answeredG611VerbandsaidG2036 NotG3780sobutG235ConjunctionheshallbecalledG2564Verb JohnG2491Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 1:60

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 1:60

Summary

Mother corrects community's assumption about child's identity

Place

Elizabeth's house

Event

Elizabeth insists on name John

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-5 BC