Luke 2:40

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 2:40

BSB

And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

AKJV

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him.

CPDV

Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.

ERV

And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

NHEB

The child was growing, and was becoming strong, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

SMT

And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 2:40

AndG1161ConjunctionthechildG3813Noun Neuter grewG837Verb andG2532ConjunctionwaxedstrongG2901VerbinspiritG4151Noun Neuter filledG4137VerbwithwisdomG4678Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionthegraceG5485Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine wasG2258Verb uponG1909Preposition himG846

Commentary for Luke 2:40

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

Overview of Luke 2:40

Summary

Young child develops physically, spiritually, divinely favored

Place

Nazareth

Event

Child Jesus develops in grace

Estimated Time Period

c. 6-4 BC