King James Version
What Does Luke 1:62 Mean?
“And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.”
Context
60
And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John.
61
And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
62
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
63
And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.
64
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(62) **They made signs to his father.**—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.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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