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 times

Appears 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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