Strong's Greek · G4298

προκόπτω

prokóptō

increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax

Definition

to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)

Derivation

from G4253 (πρό) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Appears 6 times in Scripture

2 Timothy 3:13

while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

2 Timothy 3:9

But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

Luke 2:52

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Romans 13:12

The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Galatians 1:14

I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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