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1 Samuel 2:26

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And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.
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  1. Luke 2:52Rank 1 from verse 26
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    52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

  2. Luke 2:40Rank 2 from verse 26
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    40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

  3. 1 Samuel 2:21Rank 3 from verse 26
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    21And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

  4. Acts 2:47Rank 4 from verse 26
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    47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  5. Luke 1:80Rank 5 from verse 26
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    80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

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1 Samuel 2:26

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child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

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grew

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Increased or developed in size, age, maturity, number, strength, influence, severity, or condition; arose and progressed from a smaller or earlier state.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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25If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them.

26And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.

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27¶ And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh’s house?

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