Luke 1:62
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
καλέω
to be called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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θέλω
he would wish
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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τίς
what
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τίς
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
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ἐννεύω
They were making signs
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ἐννεύω
to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture
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