The meaning of “προκόπτω”
Understanding prokóptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax. - to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitive...
προκόπτω
increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax. - to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow - in time, to be well along)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:52 | “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. ” Word: προκόπτω (prokóptō) | |
| 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.” Word: προκόπτω (prokóptō) | |
| 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.” Word: προκόπτω (prokóptō) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:9 | “But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.” Word: προκόπτω (prokóptō) |