Prokóptō — G4298

Definition

verb

to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)

1. to lengthen out by hammering (as a smith forges metals)
2. from Polybius on intransitively , to go forward, advance, proceed

Usually translated as

increase, proceed, be far spent, profit, wax

Origin

from G4253 and G2875

• pró (G4253)
• kóptō (G2875)

Occurrences

Prokóptō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Romans (1), Galatians (1), 2 Timothy (3)

• Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased (προέκοπτεν) in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
• Romans 13:12 — The night is far spent (προέκοψεν), the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
• Galatians 1:14 — And profited (προέκοπτον) in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
• 2 Timothy 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase (προκόψουσιν) unto more ungodliness.
• 2 Timothy 3:9 — But they shall proceed (προκόψουσιν) no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
• 2 Timothy 3:13 — But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse (προκόψουσιν), deceiving, and being deceived.