New International Version They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.” New Living Translation “What?” they exclaimed. “There is no one in all your family by that name.” English Standard Version And they said to her, “None of your relatives is called by this name.” Berean Standard Bible They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.” Berean Literal Bible And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” King James Bible And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. New King James Version But they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” New American Standard Bible And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” NASB 1995 And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.” NASB 1977 And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.” Legacy Standard Bible And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” Amplified Bible And they said to her, “None of your relatives is called by that name.” Berean Annotated Bible They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name. Christian Standard Bible Then they said to her, “None of your relatives has that name.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then they said to her, “None of your relatives has that name.” American Standard Version And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Contemporary English Version The people argued, "No one in your family has ever been named John." English Revised Version And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their friends said to her, "But you don't have any relatives with that name." Good News Translation They said to her, "But you don't have any relative with that name!" International Standard Version Their friends told her, "None of your relatives has that name." NET Bible They said to her, "But none of your relatives bears this name." New Heart English Bible They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name." Webster's Bible Translation And they said to her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Weymouth New Testament "There is not one of your family," they said, "who has that name." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.” World English Bible They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they said to her, “There is none among your relatives who is called by this name,” Berean Literal Bible And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.” Young's Literal Translation And they said unto her -- 'There is none among thy kindred who is called by this name,' Smith's Literal Translation And they said to her, That there is none among thy kindred who is called by this name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Catholic Public Domain Version And they said to her, “But there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.” New American Bible But they answered her, “There is no one among your relatives who has this name.” New Revised Standard Version They said to her, “None of your relatives has this name.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said to her, There is no man in your family, who is called by this name. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they said to her, “There is no man among your generations who is called by this name.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they said to her: There is no one among your relatives that is called by this name. Godbey New Testament And they said to her; That there is no one among thy kindred who is called by this name. Haweis New Testament And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name. Mace New Testament they answered her, there is not any of your family of that name. Weymouth New Testament "There is not one of your family," they said, "who has that name." Worrell New Testament And they said to her, "There is no one of your kindred who is called by this name." Worsley New Testament and they said to her, There is none of thy relations of this name. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Birth of John the Baptist…60But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.” 61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.” 62So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.… Cross References They said to her, Ruth 4:17 The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David. Genesis 24:57-58 So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.” / They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied. 1 Samuel 1:23 “Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. Only may the LORD confirm His word.” So Hannah stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him. “There is no one among your relatives Deuteronomy 25:6 The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. Ruth 4:5 Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” Leviticus 25:49 either his uncle or cousin or any close relative from his clan may redeem him. Or if he prospers, he may redeem himself. who bears this name.” Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Genesis 17:19 But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. 2 Samuel 12:24 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child Genesis 17:5 No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 21:3 And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. 1 Samuel 3:20 So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 22:9 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. Treasury of Scripture And they said to her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name. Jump to Previous Family Kindred Kinsfolk Relations RelativesJump to Next Family Kindred Kinsfolk Relations RelativesLuke 1 1. The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.5. The conception of John the Baptist; 26. and of Jesus. 39. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. 57. The nativity and circumcision of John. 67. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. They said to her, Relatives and neighbors gathered for the child’s circumcision and naming joined in the discussion, reflecting the close involvement of the community in family events. Rut 4:17 The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,”… “There is no one among your relatives They expected the child to receive a family name, a customary way of honoring relatives and preserving family identity. Deu 25:6 The first son she bears will carry on the name… who bears this name.” Elizabeth’s choice of John, meaning “Yahweh is gracious,” departed from that expectation because the name had been given by God. The unusual naming confirmed that this child belonged to a distinct purpose in God’s plan. Mat 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him… Persons / Places / Events 1. Elizabeth- The mother of John the Baptist, who was advanced in years and had been barren. Her miraculous pregnancy was a sign of God's intervention. 2. Zechariah - Elizabeth's husband, a priest who was rendered mute by the angel Gabriel until the naming of his son due to his initial disbelief in the angel's message. 3. John the Baptist - The child born to Elizabeth and Zechariah, who would become the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preparing the way for the Lord. 4. Relatives and Neighbors - The community around Elizabeth and Zechariah, who were involved in the naming ceremony and expressed surprise at the chosen name. 5. Naming Ceremony - A significant cultural and religious event where a child was named, often after a relative, reflecting family heritage and identity. Teaching Points Significance of NamesIn biblical times, names held deep significance, often reflecting God's purpose or promise. The name "John" means "God is gracious," indicating the grace bestowed upon Elizabeth and Zechariah and the grace John would proclaim. Obedience to God's Will Elizabeth and Zechariah's insistence on naming their son John, despite cultural expectations, demonstrates obedience to God's directive. This teaches us the importance of following God's will, even when it contradicts societal norms. Breaking Cultural Norms for God's Purpose Sometimes, God's plans require us to step outside of cultural or familial expectations. This passage encourages believers to prioritize divine direction over human tradition. Community and Witness The involvement of the community in the naming ceremony highlights the role of communal witness in God's work. Our lives and decisions can serve as testimonies to those around us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 1:61?2. Why did relatives question naming the child "John" in Luke 1:61? 3. How does Luke 1:61 emphasize the importance of tradition in naming? 4. What does Luke 1:61 teach about God's plans versus human expectations? 5. How can we prioritize God's will over tradition in our daily lives? 6. What other biblical instances show God's plans defying human customs? 7. Why was the name "John" significant in Luke 1:61? 8. How does Luke 1:61 challenge traditional family expectations? 9. What cultural norms are highlighted in Luke 1:61? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 1? (61) There is none of thy kindred . . .--The fact is not without interest, as probably showing that Zacharias did not come within the circle of those related to the Sadducean high priests, among whom (some thirty years later, it is true) we find that name (Acts 4:6; Acts 5:17).The verse captures ordinary people resisting an extraordinary directive, revealing how God’s plans can upend cherished customs. Elizabeth’s faith-filled insistence on the angel-given name “John” spotlights divine grace breaking into human tradition, setting the stage for the forerunner who will announce the Lord’s coming (Malachi 3:1; Luke 7:27). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek They saidεἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. her, αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “There is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no one Οὐδείς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. among ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. relatives συγγενείας (syngeneias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4772: Kindred, family. From suggenes; relationship, i.e. relatives. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. bears καλεῖται (kaleitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. name.” ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Additonal Resources Luke 1:61 Blue Letter BibleLuke 1:61 Bible Gateway Luke 1:61 Bible.com Luke 1:61 NIV |
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