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And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. <a href="/esv/luke/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the child continued to grow and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserted places until the day of his appearance to Israel. <a href="/kjv/luke/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. <a href="/nkjv/luke/1.htm">New King James Version</a> So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/nasb_/luke/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the child grew and was becoming strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/nasb/luke/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/nasb77/luke/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the child continued to grow, and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/lsb/luke/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the desolate regions until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/amp/luke/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel [as John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah]. <a href="/csb/luke/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The child grew up and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/hcsb/luke/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The child grew up and became spiritually strong, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/asv/luke/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel. <a href="/cev/luke/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel. <a href="/erv/luke/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. <a href="/gwt/luke/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The child John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel. <a href="/gnt/luke/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> The child grew and developed in body and spirit. He lived in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the people of Israel. <a href="/isv/luke/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now the child continued to grow and to become spiritually strong. He lived in the wilderness until the day he appeared in Israel. <a href="/msb/luke/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/net/luke/1.htm">NET Bible</a> And the child kept growing and becoming strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he was revealed to Israel. <a href="/nheb/luke/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <a href="/wbt/luke/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel. <a href="/web/luke/1.htm">World English Bible</a> The child was growing and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts until the day of his showing to Israel. <a href="/blb/luke/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the child continued to grow and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserted places until the day of his appearance to Israel. <a href="/ylt/luke/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. <a href="/slt/luke/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing forth to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/cpdv/luke/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the child grew, and he was strengthened in spirit. And he was in the wilderness, until the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/nabre/luke/1.htm">New American Bible</a> The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The boy grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the desert until the day of his appearance to Israel. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the boy was growing and being strengthened in spirit, and he dwelt in the wilderness until the day of his manifestation unto Israel. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/godbey/luke/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel. <a href="/haweis/luke/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested to Israel. <a href="/wey/luke/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel. <a href="/worrell/luke/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel. <a href="/worsley/luke/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the child grew, and became strong in spirit: and he was in the deserts till the time of his being manifested to Israel. <a href="/parallel/luke/1-80.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=587" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/1.htm">Zechariah's Song</a> …79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” 80<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: To (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-NNS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">child</a> <a href="/greek/837.htm" title="837: ēuxanen (V-IIA-3S) -- (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge.">grew</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2901.htm" title="2901: ekrataiouto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong. From krataios; to empower, i.e. increase in vigor.">became strong</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">in spirit;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">he lived</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmois (Adj-DFP) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">wilderness</a> <a href="/greek/2193.htm" title="2193: heōs (Prep) -- A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until.">until</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-GFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">the time</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of his</a> <a href="/greek/323.htm" title="323: anadeixeōs (N-GFS) -- From anadeiknumi; exhibition.">public appearance</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">Israel.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1-4</a> In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea / and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” / This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” ... <a href="/mark/1-2.htm">Mark 1:2-4</a> As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” / “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’” / John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/john/1-6.htm">John 1:6-8</a> There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. <a href="/john/1-19.htm">John 1:19-23</a> And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7-10</a> As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? / Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear fine clothing are found in kings’ palaces. / What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. ... <a href="/mark/1-14.htm">Mark 1:14-15</a> After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. / “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” <a href="/john/3-28.htm">John 3:28-30</a> You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease. <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Acts 13:24-25</a> Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/malachi/4-5.htm">Malachi 4:5-6</a> Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. / And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Matthew 17:11-13</a> Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things. / But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” / Then the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist. <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Luke 3:2-6</a> during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. / He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, / as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. ... <a href="/john/1-15.htm">John 1:15</a> John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Matthew 21:25-26</a> What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel.the child.<a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15</a> For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.<a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40,52</a> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him… <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Judges 13:24,25</a> And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him… and was.<a href="/matthew/3-1.htm">Matthew 3:1</a> In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,<a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7</a> And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?<a href="/mark/1-3.htm">Mark 1:3,4</a> The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight… his.<a href="/john/1-31.htm">John 1:31</a> And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Character</a> <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Deserts</a> <a href="/luke/1-25.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/mark/4-27.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Growing</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Public</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/malachi/2-9.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/1-49.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/mark/4-27.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/14-4.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-8.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/luke/3-22.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/luke/2-9.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Character</a> <a href="/luke/2-5.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Deserts</a> <a href="/luke/2-30.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Grow</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Growing</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Manifestation</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Public</a> <a href="/john/7-4.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/3-4.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Waxed</a> <a href="/luke/3-2.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 1</div>1. <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">The preface of Luke to his whole gospel.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/1-5.htm">The conception of John the Baptist;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">and of Jesus.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/1-39.htm">The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/1-57.htm">The nativity and circumcision of John.</a> 67. <a href="/luke/1-67.htm">The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus,</a> 76. <a href="/luke/1-76.htm">and of John.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the child grew This phrase refers to John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. His growth is both physical and spiritual, indicating a normal human development. This growth is reminiscent of other biblical figures such as Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40</a>), who also grew in wisdom and stature. The emphasis on growth highlights the preparation for his future ministry.and became strong in spirit; John's spiritual strength is a key aspect of his character, preparing him for his prophetic role. This strength in spirit is a divine empowerment, similar to the empowerment seen in Old Testament prophets like Elijah. It signifies a deep connection with God and readiness to fulfill his mission. The Holy Spirit's role in John's life is evident from his conception (<a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15</a>), indicating a life set apart for God's purposes.and he lived in the wilderness The wilderness is a significant location in biblical narratives, often associated with testing, preparation, and divine encounters. For John, the wilderness represents a place of solitude and spiritual formation, away from societal distractions. It is also symbolic of Israel's history, recalling the Exodus and the Israelites' journey through the desert. This setting prepares John for his role as a forerunner to Christ, calling people to repentance and renewal.until the time of his public appearance to Israel. John's public appearance marks the beginning of his ministry, where he calls Israel to repentance and baptizes them in the Jordan River. This timing is divinely orchestrated, aligning with the fulfillment of prophecy (<a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>) and the coming of the Messiah. John's role as a herald is crucial in preparing the way for Jesus, fulfilling the angel Gabriel's prophecy to Zechariah (<a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a>). His ministry sets the stage for the new covenant and the revelation of Jesus as the Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_child.htm">The Child</a> Refers to John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who was set apart for a special mission to prepare the way for the Lord. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> A place of solitude and preparation, often associated with spiritual growth and testing in the Bible. It is where John lived until his public ministry began. 3. <a href="/topical/p/public_appearance_to_israel.htm">Public Appearance to Israel</a> This marks the beginning of John's ministry, where he would call the people to repentance and prepare them for the coming of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_in_solitude.htm">Spiritual Growth in Solitude</a> Just as John grew strong in spirit in the wilderness, believers can find strength and growth in times of solitude and reflection with God. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_ministry.htm">Preparation for Ministry</a> John's time in the wilderness was a period of preparation. Believers should embrace seasons of preparation, trusting that God is equipping them for future service. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_calling.htm">The Importance of Calling</a> John had a specific calling to prepare the way for Jesus. Each believer has a unique calling and purpose in God's plan, which should be pursued with dedication. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_wilderness.htm">The Role of the Wilderness</a> The wilderness is often a place of testing and refinement. Believers should not fear these times but see them as opportunities for spiritual development. <a href="/topical/p/public_witness.htm">Public Witness</a> John's public appearance was significant in God's redemptive plan. Believers are also called to be public witnesses of their faith, sharing the message of Christ with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 1</a> <a href="/q/what_causes_the_arab-israeli_conflict.htm">What lessons do Zechariah, Gabriel, and Mary teach us?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_zechariah,_elizabeth_have_john.htm">How did Zechariah and Elizabeth become parents of John?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_vocational_ministry.htm">What defines vocational ministry?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_the_baptist's_role.htm">Who was John the Baptist and what was his role?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(80) And the child grew.--We have no materials for filling up this brief outline of the thirty years that followed in the Baptist's life. The usual Jewish education, the observance of the Nazarite vow, the death of his parents while he was comparatively young, an early retirement from the world to the deserts that surrounded the western shores of the Dead Sea, study and meditation given to the Law and the Prophets, the steadfast waiting for the consolation of Israel, possible intercourse with the Essenes who lived in that region, or with hermit-teachers, like Banus, the master of Josephus (Life, c. 1), whose form of life was after the same fashion as his own: this we may surmise as probable, but we cannot say more. Whatever may have been the surroundings of his life, he entered upon his work in a spirit which was intensely personal and original.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 80. - And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit. We have here another of St. Luke's solemn pauses in his narrative - one of those little passages in which, in a few words, he sets before us a picture clear and vivid of the events of long years. "The description," writes Dr. Farrar, "resembles that of the childhood of Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a>) and of our Lord (<a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40-52</a>). Nothing, however, is said of 'favor with men.' In the case of the Baptist, as of others, 'the boy was father to the man;' and he probably showed from the first that rugged sternness which is wholly unlike the winning grace of the child Christ. 'The Baptist was no lamb of God. He was a wrestler with life, one to whom peace does not come easily, but only after a long struggle. His restlessness had driven him into the desert, where he had contended for years with thoughts he could not master, and from whence he uttered his startling alarms to the nation. He was among the dogs rather than among the lambs of the Shepherd' ('Ecce Homo')." And was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel. "The deserts" here alluded to were that desolate waste country south of Jericho and along the shores of the Dead Sea. We know nothing of the details of the life of the boy, the wonderful circumstances of whose birth are related so circumstantially in this opening chapter of St. Luke's Gospel. Mary, whose "memories," we believe, are recounted almost in her own words, was herself a witness of some of the circumstances narrated; from her friend and cousin Elisabeth she doubtless received the true history of the rest. But Zacharias and Elisabeth, we know, were aged persons when John was born. They probably lived only a short time after his birth. Hence his solitary desert life. Of it we know nothing. In those wild regions at that time dwelt many grave ascetics and hermit teachers, like the Pharisee Banus, the matter of Josephus. From some of these the orphan boy probably received his training. It is clear, from such passages as <a href="/john/1-31.htm">John 1:31-33</a> and chapter John 3:2, that some direct communication from the Highest put an end to the ascetic desert life and study. Some theophany, perhaps, like the appearance of the burning bush which called Moses to his great post, summoned the pioneer of Christ to his dangerous and difficult work. But we possess no account of what took place on this occasion when God spoke to his servant John, the evangelist simply recording the fact, "The word of God came unto the son of Zacharias in the wilderness" (chapter 3:2). <a href="/commentaries/luke/1-80.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Τὸ (To) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. child παιδίον (paidion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. grew ηὔξανεν (ēuxanen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_837.htm">Strong's 837: </a> (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. became strong ἐκραταιοῦτο (ekrataiouto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2901.htm">Strong's 2901: </a> To strengthen, confirm; pass: I grow strong, become strong. From krataios; to empower, i.e. increase in vigor. in spirit; πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he lived ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wilderness ἐρήμοις (erēmois) Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> Lonesome, i.e. waste. until ἕως (heōs) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2193.htm">Strong's 2193: </a> A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. [the] time ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. of his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. public appearance ἀναδείξεως (anadeixeōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_323.htm">Strong's 323: </a> From anadeiknumi; exhibition. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Israel. Ἰσραήλ (Israēl) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 1:80 The child was growing and becoming strong (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/1-79.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1:79"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1:79" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 2:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>