increased Rather, advanced. The word is derived from pioneers cutting downtrees in the path of an advancing army. Comp. 1 Samuel 2:26, and the description of an ideal youth in Proverbs 3:3-4.

stature Rather, age (as in Luke 12:25), though the word sometimes means stature (Luke 19:3).

favour with God and man Rather, men. Proverbs 3:4, "So shalt thou find favour and good success (marg.) in the sight of God and man." Pirke Abhôth, III. 10, "In whomsoever the mind of men delights, in him also the Spirit of God delights."

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