Luke 1:63

Translations

Modern

Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

Traditional

And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

Literal

And having asked for a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, “John is his name.” And they all marveled.

Latin

Et postulans pugillarem scripsit, dicens: Joannes est nomen ejus. Et mirati sunt universi.

Original

Greek

English

Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they were all amazed.

Notes

Luke 1:62–63

they made signs: This was because Zechariah was not able to speak or hear (see study note on 1:20). Zechariah showed his faith and obedience to God by naming the child John. As a result, God restored his voice and hearing.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels The Blessings of Jesus

Events

Birth of John the Baptistc. 5 BC

Related verses

Luke 1:60
But his mother replied, “No! He shall be called John.”
Isaiah 30:8
Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.
Luke 1:13
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.
Jeremiah 17:1
“The sin of Judah is written with an iron stylus, engraved with a diamond point on the tablets of their hearts and on the horns of their altars.
Habakkuk 2:2
Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.
Proverbs 3:3
Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

People

John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ God, Names of Gospel Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Mercy Muteness Spirit of God Virgin Birth of Jesus Writing Zacharias Zechariah (Person)

Topics

John: Miraculous Birth of Miracles: Catalogue of The Incarnation of Jesus Symbols and Similitudes: Being Mute Table: A Slab Upon Which Inscriptions Were Made Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Zacharias, officiating Priest In, Has a Vision of an Angel Zacharias (Zechariah): The Father of John the Baptist

Luke 1:63

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