They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”
Parallel translations
- KJV And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name.
- BSB They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who bears this name.”
- NKJV But they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”
- NASB And they said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.”
- NLT “What?” they exclaimed. “There is no one in all your family by that name.”
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Quick answer
The relatives objected that no one in the family bore that name. They questioned the unusual choice.
Overview
The naming departs from the custom of honoring family lineage, prompting protest. Their objection highlights how God's plan can run counter to human expectation. The moment builds toward Zacharias' confirming testimony.
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