Following are a number of back-translations of Luke 2:40:

• Noongar: “The child grew and became strong; he became full of truth and knowledge, and God blessed him.” (Source: Warda-Kwabba Luke-Ang)
• Uma: “Their child got bigger and stronger. His heart was very clear, and God blessed him.” (Source: Uma Back Translation)
• Yakan: “The child grew and became strong. His knowledge increased and God was very pleased with him.” (Source: Yakan Back Translation)
• Western Bukidnon Manobo: “And that child grew big and his body became strong, and he was a very wise child and God blessed him.” (Source: Western Bukidnon Manobo Back Translation)
• Kankanaey: “And that’s where-the child -grew-up, becoming-strong and having extreme skill/intelligence, because God was helping him.” (Source: Kankanaey Back Translation)
• Tagbanwa: “Jesus grew up strong and his wisdom/understanding was far from ordinary, for he was always being helped by God.” (Source: Tagbanwa Back Translation)