προβαίνω

probainōVerbG4260

to advance

From: from G4253 (πρό) and the base of G939 (βάσις);

Short Definition

to walk forward, i.e. advance (literally, or in years)

Full Lexicon Entry

to go forwards, go on, advance. Metaphorical, of age (, Lys., Diod.), ἐν ἡμέραις.
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּוֹא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
3
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 1:7
  • Luke 1:18
  • Luke 2:36
  • Matthew 4:21
  • Mark 1:19

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