Luke 1:80

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 1:80

BSB

And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.

AKJV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel.

CPDV

And the child grew, and he was strengthened in spirit. And he was in the wilderness, until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

ERV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

NHEB

The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

SMT

And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing forth to Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 1:80

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Commentary for Luke 1:80

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 1:80

Summary

Child develops spiritually in solitary wilderness

Place

Deserts of Judaea

Event

John grows in wilderness

Estimated Time Period

c. 6 BC - c. 26 AD