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Luke 1:61

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 1:61

Verse 61 of 80

Scripture focus

And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.

Luke 1:61 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 1:61

Theological / Devotional

Kindred. Gr. suggeneia (see on v. 36). There was no family precedent for the name John. It was usually the first-born son who perpetuated the name of the father, or, more often, that of the grandfather. This custom not only showed respect for previous generations but also served to identify the person bearing the name with the particular family to which he belonged.

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