King James Bible
"And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John."
Elizabeth boldly contradicts the assembled relatives who expect the baby to be named after his father Zechariah, following Jewish naming customs. Her authoritative intervention is remarkable in a patriarchal society where such decisions were typically made by men. She insists on the name revealed by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah, meaning 'God is gracious.' This obedience to divine instruction over cultural tradition marks John's consecration from birth for his unique prophetic mission as the Messiah's forerunner.