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He is to be called John.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but his mother answered, “No; he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And his mother answering said, "No, but he will be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said, Not <i>so</i>; but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His mother answered and said, “No; he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And <i>yet</i> his mother responded and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But his mother answered and said, &#8220No indeed; but he shall be called John.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And his mother answered and said, “No indeed; but he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But his mother answered and said, “No, but he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />but his mother answered, “No indeed; instead he will be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his mother responded, “No. He will be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his mother responded, &#8220No! He will be called John.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Elizabeth said, "No! His name is John." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But his mother spoke up, "Absolutely not! His name will be John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But his mother said, "No! His name is to be John." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but his mother said, "Absolutely not! He must be named John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his mother replied, ?No! He shall be called John.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But his mother replied, "No! He must be named John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His mother answered, "Not so; but he will be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />His mother, however, said, "No, he is to be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His mother answered, “Not so; but he will be called John.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and his mother answering said, “No, but he will be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And his mother answering said, "No, but he will be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his mother answering said, 'No, but he shall be called John.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his mother, having answered said, Nay; but he shall be called John.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but his mother said in reply, “No. He will be called John.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But his mother said, “No; he is to be called John.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said to them, Not so; but he should be called John.<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 his mother answered, and she said to them, “Not so, but he will be called Yohannan.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And his mother answered and said: Not so: but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And his mother responding said; No, but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and said, no, he shall be called John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />His mother, however, said, "No, he is to be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And his mother, answering, said; "No; but he shall be called John."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but his mother said, No, but he shall be called John:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/1-60.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=457" 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">59</span>On the eighth day, when they came to circumcise the child, they were going to name him after his father Zechariah. <span class="reftext">60</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</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/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētēr (N-NFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokritheisa (V-APP-NFS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/3780.htm" title="3780: Ouchi (Adv) -- By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.">“No!</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise."></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: klēthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">He shall be called</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">61</span>They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”…<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="/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/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/1-24.htm">1 Samuel 1:24-28</a></span><br />Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">1 Samuel 3:20</a></span><br />So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-3.htm">Isaiah 8:3</a></span><br />And I had relations with the prophetess, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. The LORD said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a></span><br />“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-3.htm">Jeremiah 20:3</a></span><br />The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, “The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a></span><br />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/1-25.htm">Matthew 1:25</a></span><br />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="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1</a></span><br />In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Matthew 11:11</a></span><br />Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Mark 1:4</a></span><br />John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.</p><p class="hdg">Not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></b></br> But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-25.htm">2 Samuel 12:25</a></b></br> And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-3.htm">Isaiah 8:3</a></b></br> And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/1-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/1-43.htm">Mother</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-3.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/1-63.htm">John</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Mother</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>But his mother replied</b><br>In the cultural context of first-century Judea, it was customary for the father to name the child, often after a relative. However, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, takes an assertive role here, which is significant given the patriarchal society. Her response indicates her obedience to the divine message received by her husband, Zechariah, as seen earlier in <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a>, where the angel Gabriel instructs that the child should be named John.<p><b>“No!</b><br>Elizabeth's emphatic "No!" underscores her determination and faithfulness to God's command. This strong negation highlights her rejection of societal norms and expectations, as the relatives and neighbors expected the child to be named after his father, Zechariah. Her response reflects a deep conviction and trust in the divine revelation given to her family.<p><b>He shall be called John.”</b><br>The name "John" means "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious," which is fitting given the miraculous nature of his birth to elderly parents and his role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ. This name was divinely appointed, as mentioned in <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a>, and signifies the grace of God in the unfolding plan of salvation. John's life and ministry would indeed herald the coming of Jesus, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, which speaks of a voice calling in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elizabeth.htm">Elizabeth</a></b><br>The mother of John the Baptist, a righteous woman from the priestly line of Aaron. She was advanced in years and considered barren before conceiving John.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>Elizabeth's husband, a priest who initially doubted the angel Gabriel's message about John's birth and was rendered mute until John's naming.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>The child born to Elizabeth and Zechariah, who would grow to become a significant prophetic figure, preparing the way for Jesus Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_naming_event.htm">The Naming Event</a></b><br>A significant cultural and religious event where the child is officially named, often after a family member, but in this case, divinely instructed to be named John.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community.htm">The Community</a></b><br>Neighbors and relatives who were present at the naming ceremony, expecting the child to be named after his father, Zechariah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_will.htm">Obedience to God's Will</a></b><br>Elizabeth's insistence on naming her son John, despite cultural expectations, demonstrates obedience to God's specific instructions. We are called to prioritize God's will over societal norms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The fulfillment of God's promise to Elizabeth and Zechariah encourages us to trust in God's timing and faithfulness, even when circumstances seem impossible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_names.htm">The Importance of Names</a></b><br>In biblical times, names held significant meaning and purpose. Understanding the meaning of "John" (God is gracious) can remind us of God's grace in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_influence.htm">Community Influence</a></b><br>The community's expectation to name the child after his father reflects societal pressures. We must discern and follow God's direction, even when it contradicts popular opinion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_prophecy.htm">Role of Prophecy</a></b><br>John's life and ministry were prophesied, showing the continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Recognizing God's overarching plan can give us confidence in His sovereignty.<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_study_of_mariology.htm">What is the study of Mariology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_ascend_to_paradise_that_day.htm">Did Jesus ascend to Paradise on the crucifixion day? Yes, per Luke 23:43. No, per John 20:17.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_women_visit_jesus'_tomb.htm">Why did the women visit the tomb? To anoint Jesus with spices (Mark 16:1; Luke 23:55-24:1), to see the tomb (Matthew 28:1), or for no specified reason (John 20:1).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_makes_someone_an_ex-christian.htm">What defines someone as an ex-Christian?</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>(60) <span class= "bld">Not so; but he shall be called John.</span>--It is obvious from what follows that the writing-tablet had been in frequent use, and in this way the husband must have told the wife of the name which had been given by the angel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 60.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Not so; but he shall be called John</span>. It is clear (from verse 62) that the old priest was afflicted with deafness as well as with dumbness. At the naming ceremony, the stricken Zacharias, who was patiently awaiting the hour when his God should restore to him his lost powers, made no effort to express his will. He had already in the past months, no doubt, written down for Elisabeth the name of the boy that was to be born. She interrupts the ceremony with her wishes. The guests are surprised, and make signs to the father. He at once writes on his tablets, "His name is John." The name had been already given. The word "John" signifies "the grace of Jehovah." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/1-60.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">But</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </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">mother</span><br /><span class="grk">μήτηρ</span> <span class="translit">(mētēr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποκριθεῖσα</span> <span class="translit">(apokritheisa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“No!</span><br /><span class="grk">Οὐχί</span> <span class="translit">(Ouchi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3780.htm">Strong's 3780: </a> </span><span class="str2">By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He shall be called</span><br /><span class="grk">κληθήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(klēthēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<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">John.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωάννης</span> <span class="translit">(Iōannēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/1-60.htm">Luke 1:60 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/1-60.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:60 His mother answered Not so (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-59.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:59"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:59" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/1-61.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 1:61"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 1:61" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>