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A Truly Human Childhood
Commentators stress that Jesus' growth was genuine, not just an appearance. His body grew, and his mind developed and learned over time. Scholars like John Calvin explain this was a voluntary part of his Incarnation, to be truly 'made like his brethren' (Hebrews 2:17). This affirms that Jesus was fully human, experiencing a real childhood.
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18th Century
Theologian
Strong in spirit. In mind, intellect, understanding. Jesus had a human soul, and that soul was subject to all the proper laws of …
The child grew (ηυξανε). Imperfect indicative of a very ancient verb (αυξανω). This child grew and waxed strong (εκραταιουτο, impe…
19th Century
Bishop
Waxed strong in spirit.—The better manuscripts omit the last two words.
Filled with wisdom.
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Luke takes another opportunity to mention the fidelity of Jesus’ parents to the Jewish law. He omits mention of the flight to Egypt (an event impor…
16th Century
Theologian
And the child grew. From the infancy of Christ, Matthew passes immediately to His manifestation.230 Luke relates here a single …
17th Century
Pastor
And the child grew
In body, in strength, and in stature; which shows that it was a true body Christ assumed, and lik…
17th Century
Minister
There was much evil then in the church, yet God did not leave himself without witness. Anna always dwelt in, or at least attended, the temple. She …