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Usually refers to the height of a person, sometimes used figuratively (Ezekiel 17:6; Ezekiel 19:11 ). Jesus “increased in wisdom and stature” (Luke 2:52 ). It was used to show the weakness of humanity and the need to rely on God (Matthew 6:27; Luke 12:25 ). It was also used as a measure of the maturity of the Christian (Ephesians 4:13 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Stature'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​s/stature.html. 1991.
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