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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.”

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 Bible
They 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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 Testament
And 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

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.…

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Cross References

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 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.

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.

2 Samuel 12:24-25
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 / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him.

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.

Isaiah 8:3
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.

Jeremiah 1:5
“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.”

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.”

Matthew 1:25
But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a Son. And he gave Him the name Jesus.

Matthew 3:17
And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

Matthew 16:17
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.

Treasury of Scripture

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Luke 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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

They said to her,
This phrase indicates a conversation taking place, likely among family and friends gathered for the circumcision and naming ceremony of John the Baptist. In Jewish culture, such events were communal, involving relatives and neighbors. The "they" refers to those present, emphasizing the collective nature of decision-making in Jewish families at the time.

“There is no one among your relatives
Naming a child after a relative was a common Jewish tradition, reflecting the importance of family lineage and heritage. This practice was a way to honor ancestors and maintain family identity. The expectation was that the child would carry on the legacy and virtues of the namesake.

who bears this name.”
The name "John" (Yohanan in Hebrew) was not found among Elizabeth's relatives, which surprised those present. The name means "Yahweh is gracious," indicating a divine purpose and blessing. This choice of name, given by divine instruction through the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:13), signifies a break from tradition, highlighting the unique role John would play in God's plan. This moment foreshadows the new covenant and the coming of Jesus, as John would prepare the way for the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such asIsaiah 40:3.

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 Names
In 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?

11.Who was the Virgin Mary?

12.What is Augustus Caesar's biblical significance?

13.How does Mark 10:6 reconcile God creating humans 'from the beginning' with scientific evidence for human evolution?

14.Who is the author of the Book of Luke?

What Does Luke 1:61 Mean

They said to her

– The neighbors and relatives, present for the joyful naming on the eighth day (Luke 1:58–59), take it upon themselves to speak.

– Their assumption: the child should be called after his father, Zechariah, a common custom seen again inLuke 1:59.

– Scripture shows family members often felt a right to weigh in on significant events (Ruth 4:14–17;John 2:1–5).

– Elizabeth’s countercultural choice—“He will be called John” (Luke 1:60)—demonstrates obedience to God over social expectations, echoingJoshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

There is no one among your relatives

– Their protest highlights how deeply rooted family tradition was in first-century Judaism (1 Chronicles 4–9 catalogues names to stress lineage).

– God often breaks into such traditions to signal a new work—Abram to Abraham (Genesis 17:5), Sarai to Sarah (Genesis 17:15), Simon to Peter (John 1:42).

– By stressing “no one among your relatives,” the crowd unintentionally underscores that what is happening originates with God, not man (Isaiah 55:8-9).

who bears this name.

– “John” means “The Lord is gracious,” a message woven throughLuke 1:13, 19, 76–78.

– The unique name marks this child as uniquely set apart for God’s gracious purpose, just as Samson’s Nazarite calling was signaled before birth (Judges 13:5).

– Zechariah’s later written agreement—“His name is John” (Luke 1:63)—triggers the loosening of his tongue, proving the angel’s word true (Luke 1:20).

– The scene prepares the way for John’s ministry of calling Israel to repentance (Luke 3:2-6), reminding us that God names—and therefore claims—His servants (Isaiah 43:1).

summary

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).

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(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).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

They said
εἶπαν(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'.

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