Bible Read Luke 1

Luke 1:62

King James Version (KJV)

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

In 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.

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Luke 1:62 in every translation

KJV King James Version
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
WEB World English Bible
They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.
ASV American Standard Version
And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
and they were making signs to his father, what he would wish him to be called,
DBY Darby Translation
And they made signs to his father as to what he might wish it to be called.
WBS Webster Bible
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.