προκόπτω G4298

G4298 is the Greek word προκόπτω, transliterated prokóptō. The King James Version most often renders it increased.

Word: προκόπτωTransliteration: prokóptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G4253 (πρό) and G2875 (κόπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

increased 1×far spent 1×profited 1×increase 1×proceed 1×wax 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax.

Verses using προκόπτω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:52 · KJV

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

Romans 13:12 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

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

2 Timothy 3:9 · KJV

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

2 Timothy 3:13 · KJV

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

Common questions

What does Strong's G4298 mean?

G4298 is the Greek word προκόπτω (prokóptō), meaning 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 King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it increased (1 time), far spent (1 time), profited (1 time), increase (1 time), proceed (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4298 appear in the Bible?

προκόπτω (prokóptō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4298 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G2875 (κόπτω).

Nearby entries

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