G4298Greekprokópsoysin

προκόψουσιν

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

6
Total Occurrences
4
Books
0
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to beat forward
  • 2to lengthen out by hammering (as a smith forges metals)
  • 3of time: the night is far spent
  • 4metaphorically to increase, make progress
  • 5metaphorically to promote, forward, further
  • 6to go forward, advance, proceed

Etymology & Derivation

from g4253 and g2875

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