αὐξάνω

auxanōVerbG0837

to grow

From: a prolonged form of a primary verb;

Short Definition

to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans., to make to grow
2.In later Gk. (but nowhere in LXX), intrans., to grow, increase
LXX Usage: chiefly for פָּרָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

23 times

Appears 23 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
4
Luke
4
Colossians
3
1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:6
  • 2 Corinthians 9:10
  • Acts 6:7
  • Colossians 2:19
  • Luke 1:80

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