G4298: προκόπτω
prokóptō · “to advance”
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)
KJV translates it as: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax
Extended definition
[in Sm.: Psa.45:5 * ;]
to cut forward a way, forward, advance, in cl. trans. with neut. adj., as οὐδὲν π., τὰ πολλὰ π. In late writers (Polyb., al.), wholly intrans., to advance, progress: of time, Rom.13:12. Metaphorical, Luk.2:52, Gal.1:14, 2Ti.2:16 3:9 3:13.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4298 is translated
- was continuing to advance ×1
- is nearly over ×1
- i was advancing ×1
- they will lead ×1
- they will advance ×1
- will advance ×1
Bible verses with G4298 (prokóptō)
Prokóptō appears in 6 verses.
- Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
- Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
- Galatians 1:14
And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
- 2 Timothy 2:16
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
- 2 Timothy 3:9
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
- 2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.