Luke 1:63
“And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he asked for a writing table,.... That is, he made signs for one, for as yet he could not speak. The Persic version…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He asked - That is, by signs. A writing table - The table denoted by this word was usually made of wood and covered with…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A writing table - Πινακιδιον, a tablet, a diminutive of πιναξ, a table. "The boys in Barbary are taught to write upon a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 1:57-66
In these verses, we have,
I. The birth of John Baptist, Luk 1:57. Though he was conceived in the womb by miracle, he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
table Rather, tablet. A small wooden tablet (abacus) either smeared with wax, or with sand sprinkled over it, on which…
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