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A Declaration of Faith
Commentators emphasize the significance of Zechariah writing, "His name is John." The use of the present tense shows this was not a suggestion but a declaration of a settled fact. This act of writing demonstrated his faith and obedience to the angel's command, a direct contrast to the unbelief that had rendered him mute.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:63
18th Century
Theologian
He asked. That is, by signs.
A writing table. The table denoted by this word was usually made of wood and covered with wax.…
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:63
Tablet (πινακιδιον). Diminutive of πινακις. In Aristotle and the papyri for writing tablet, probably covered with wax. Sometimes i…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:63
19th Century
Bishop
A writing table.—The tablets in common use at this time throughout the Roman Empire were commonly of wood, covered with a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:63
Luke’s description of Zechariah here suggests he may have been deaf as well as mute. The relatives and neighbors made signs to which he responded o…
John Gill
On Luke 1:63
17th Century
Pastor
And he asked for a writing table
That is, he made signs for one, for as yet he could not speak. The Persic version r…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:57–66
17th Century
Minister
In these verses, we have an account of the birth of John the Baptist and the great joy among all the relatives of the family. He was to be called J…