προκόπτω
prokoptōVerbG4298
to advance
From: from G4253 (πρό) and G2875 (κόπτω);
Short Definition
to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)
Full Lexicon Entry
[in Sm.: * ;] to cut forward a way, forward, advance, in cl. trans. with neut. adj., as οὐδὲν π., τὰ πολλὰ π. In late writers (Polyb.), wholly intrans., to advance, progress: of time. Metaphorical.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Timothy
3
Galatians
1
Luke
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 2:16
- 2 Timothy 3:9
- 2 Timothy 3:13
- Galatians 1:14
- Luke 2:52
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