Luke 2:40 meaning and explanation
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke 2:40, Berean Standard Bible
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Luke has just finished the temple scenes of Jesus' infancy and now gives a summary sentence before the next episode. The Greek word for "grew" is the ordinary verb for a plant or child increasing, and "became strong" carries the sense of being filled out or made firm.
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