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 —And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserts until the day of his shewing to Israel.