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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they used gestures to ask the baby’s father what he wanted to name him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, inquiring what he wanted him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they were making signs to his father, what he might wish him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they made signs to his father—what he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they were making signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they motioned to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So they motioned to Zechariah to find out what he wanted to name his son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they motioned to the baby's father to see what he wanted to name the child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then they made signs to his father, asking him what name he would like the boy to have. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they motioned to the baby's father to see what he wanted to name him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they made signs to the baby's father, inquiring what he wanted to name his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They asked his father by signs what he wished him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They made signs to his father, what he would have him called. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they were making signs to his father, what he might wish him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they nodded to his father, what he may wish to have him called.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they began motioning to his father to find out what name he wanted to give him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then they made signs to his father, what he wanted to call him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they signed to his father how he wished to name him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, to know what he wished him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they were beckoning to his father, what he might wish to call him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they therefore ask'd his father to signify how he would have him call'd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />They asked his father by signs what he wished him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they were making signs to his father, what he wished him to be called.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they made signs to his father, what <i>name</i> he would have him called <i>by.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-62.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=467" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">The Birth of John the Baptist</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">61</span>They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.” <span class="reftext">62</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1770.htm" title="1770: eneneuon (V-IIA-3P) -- To make a sign to by nodding. From en and neuo; to nod at, i.e. Beckon or communicate by gesture.">they made signs</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: patri (N-DMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">father</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to find out</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: theloi (V-POA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">he wanted</a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaleisthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">to name</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the child.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">63</span>Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a></span><br />And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></span><br />But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Luke 1:18</a></span><br />“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Luke 1:59</a></span><br />On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-63.htm">Luke 1:63</a></span><br />Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Luke 1:64</a></span><br />Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Luke 1:66</a></span><br />And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-21</a></span><br />But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-24.htm">Matthew 1:24-25</a></span><br />When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife. / But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-21.htm">Genesis 17:21</a></span><br />But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Genesis 21:3</a></span><br />And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-23.htm">1 Samuel 1:23</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-27.htm">1 Samuel 1:27</a></span><br />I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-59.htm">Child</a> <a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Find</a> <a href="/mark/3-32.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-12.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/luke/2-22.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/5-7.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Wanted</a> <a href="/luke/4-6.htm">Wish</a> <a href="/luke/10-24.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">67. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">76. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So they made signs to his father</b><br>In this context, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, had been rendered mute by the angel Gabriel due to his disbelief (<a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Luke 1:20</a>). The use of signs indicates that Zechariah was not only mute but possibly also deaf, as the people communicated with him through gestures. This reflects the fulfillment of the angel's words and highlights the miraculous nature of John's birth. The community's involvement in the naming process underscores the cultural importance of naming and the communal aspect of family life in Jewish society.<p><b>to find out what he wanted</b><br>The act of seeking Zechariah's input shows respect for the father's authority in naming his child, a significant cultural practice in Jewish tradition. Naming was often associated with the child's destiny or divine purpose, as seen in other biblical accounts such as the naming of Isaac (<a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>). This moment also emphasizes the anticipation and curiosity surrounding the child's future, given the extraordinary circumstances of his conception and birth.<p><b>to name the child</b><br>Naming in biblical times was a profound act, often reflecting divine revelation or prophetic insight. In this case, the name "John" was divinely appointed (<a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a>), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name signifies the grace of God in granting Elizabeth and Zechariah a child in their old age and foreshadows John's role in preparing the way for Jesus, the ultimate expression of God's grace. The insistence on the name John, despite cultural expectations to name the child after his father, highlights the divine intervention and purpose in John's life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>- A priest of the division of Abijah, husband to Elizabeth, and father of John the Baptist. He was rendered mute by the angel Gabriel for his disbelief until the naming of his son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>- The wife of Zechariah and mother of John the Baptist. She was considered barren but conceived John in her old age as part of God's miraculous plan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>- The son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who would grow to become the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preparing the way for the Lord.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbors_and_relatives.htm">Neighbors and Relatives</a></b><br>- The community surrounding Zechariah and Elizabeth, who were involved in the naming of John and witnessed the miraculous events surrounding his birth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/naming_ceremony.htm">Naming Ceremony</a></b><br>- The event where Zechariah and Elizabeth's son was to be named, traditionally on the eighth day after birth during the circumcision ceremony.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_faith.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Faith</a></b><br>Zechariah's initial disbelief led to his muteness, but his eventual obedience in naming his son John, as instructed by the angel, restored his speech. This teaches us the importance of trusting and obeying God's word, even when it seems improbable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_naming.htm">God's Sovereignty in Naming</a></b><br>The name "John" was given by God, signifying His authority and purpose. Names in the Bible often reflect character and destiny, reminding us that God has a specific plan for each of us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_witness.htm">Community and Witness</a></b><br>The involvement of neighbors and relatives highlights the role of community in witnessing and affirming God's work in our lives. Our faith journey is not isolated but shared with others who can testify to God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/miracles_and_signs.htm">Miracles and Signs</a></b><br>The miraculous events surrounding John's birth and naming serve as signs of God's intervention and fulfillment of His promises. We should remain attentive to the ways God might be working miraculously in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_ministry.htm">Preparation for Ministry</a></b><br>John the Baptist's life was set apart from birth for a specific mission. This encourages us to seek God's purpose for our lives and prepare ourselves for the ministry He has called us to.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_annunciation.htm">What is the Annunciation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'lord_of_the_harvest'_mean.htm">Mary, did you know your son would change the world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_virgin_conceive_a_child.htm">Matthew 1:18 - How can a virgin conceive a child biologically without a human father?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joseph's_father__matthew_vs._luke.htm">Who was Joseph's father? (Matthew 1:16 vs. Luke 3:23)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(62) <span class= "bld">They made signs to his father.</span>--It seems probable--almost, indeed, certain--from this, that Zacharias was deprived of the power of hearing as well as speech, and had passed into the condition of one who was naturally a deaf mute.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-62.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they made signs</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνένευον</span> <span class="translit">(eneneuon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1770.htm">Strong's 1770: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make a sign to by nodding. From en and neuo; to nod at, i.e. Beckon or communicate by gesture.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">father</span><br /><span class="grk">πατρὶ</span> <span class="translit">(patri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[to inquire]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what</span><br /><span class="grk">τί</span> <span class="translit">(ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he wanted</span><br /><span class="grk">θέλοι</span> <span class="translit">(theloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> </span><span class="str2">To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to name</span><br /><span class="grk">καλεῖσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(kaleisthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the child].</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτό</span> <span class="translit">(auto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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