προβαίνω
probainō
“to advance”
Definition
to walk forward, i.e. advance (literally, or in years)
from G4253 (πρό) and the base of G939 (βάσις);
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Greek Verb
Occurrences
προβαίνω appears 5 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,
Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
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