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αὔξησις G838

G838 is the Greek word αὔξησις, transliterated aúxēsis. The King James Version most often renders it increase.

Word: αὔξησιςTransliteration: aúxēsisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

growth.

Where it comes from

from G837 (αὐξάνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

increase 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: increase.

Verses using αὔξησις

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Ephesians 4:16 · KJV

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Colossians 2:19 · KJV

And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G838 mean?

G838 is the Greek word αὔξησις (aúxēsis), meaning growth.

How is G838 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it increase (2 times).

How many times does G838 appear in the Bible?

αὔξησις (aúxēsis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G838 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G837 (αὐξάνω).

Nearby entries

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