⁸⁰ So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.

⁸⁰ And the child grew and became strong in spirit[1] ; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.

⁸⁰ And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

⁸⁰ The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

⁸⁰ The child grew up, healthy and spirited. He lived out in the desert until the day he made his prophetic debut in Israel.