The meaning of “αὐξάνω”

Understanding auxánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G837

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

αὐξάνω

Phoneticowx-an'-o

Transliterationauxánō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a prolonged form of a primary verb grow (up), (give the) increase. - to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)

Scripture References

22 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 13:32	“Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.”
Luke 12:27	“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Acts 12:24	“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
2 Corinthians 10:15	“Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,”
Colossians 2:19	“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.”

Total Occurrences

22x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew2

Mark1

Luke4

John1

Acts4

1 Corinthians2

2 Corinthians2

Ephesians2

Colossians2

1 Peter1

2 Peter1

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