προκόπτω (prokóptō) — Increase
Greek word study: προκόπτω (prokóptō), Strong's G4298. to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)
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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 translation words: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax
Strong's G4298 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:52 and last appears in 2 Timothy 3:13.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Luke 2:52 — προέκοπτεν — was continuing to advance
- Romans 13:12 — προέκοψεν — is nearly over
- Galatians 1:14 — προέκοπτον — I was advancing
- 2 Timothy 2:16 — προκόψουσιν — they will lead
- 2 Timothy 3:9 — προκόψουσιν — they will advance
- 2 Timothy 3:13 — προκόψουσιν — will advance
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G2875 κόπτω (kóptō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4297 προκοπή (prokopḗ).
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What does prokóptō (G4298) mean?
To drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along).
How is G4298 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4298 as: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax.
How often does προκόπτω (prokóptō) appear?
Strong's G4298 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:52 and last appears in 2 Timothy 3:13.
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