The meaning of “αὐξάνω”
Understanding auxánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary verb grow (up), (give the) increase. - to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurativ...
αὐξάνω
a prolonged form of a primary verb grow (up), (give the) increase. - to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: αὐξάνω (auxánō) | |
| 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.” Word: αὐξάνω (auxánō) | |
| Acts 12:24 | “But the word of God grew and multiplied.” Word: αὐξάνω (auxánō) | |
| 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,” Word: αὐξάνω (auxánō) | |
| 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.” Word: αὐξάνω (auxánō) |