G4298

προκόπτω

prokoptō

Verb · From πρό (G4253) and κόπτω (G2875)

From G4253 and G2875; to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along):—increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax.

Outline

to beat forward

to lengthen out by hammering (as a smith forges metals)
metaph. to promote, forward, further

to go forward, advance, proceed

of time: the night is far spent
metaph. to increase, make progress

Usages

Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

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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.

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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.

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2 Timothy 2:16

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

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2 Timothy 3:9

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

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2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

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