προκόπτωprokóptō
to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along)
Greek (New Testament) · G4298
Meanings
to cut forward a way, forward, advance, in classical Greek transitive with neuter adj., as οὐδὲν π., τὰ πολλὰ π. In late writers, wholly intransitive, to advance, progress: of time, Romans 13:12. Metaph., Luke 2:52, Galatians 1:14, 2 Timothy 2:16, 2 Timothy 3:9, 2 Timothy 3:13.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
- Romans 13:12 The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.
- Galatians 1:14 I was far ahead of my fellow Jews in my zeal for the traditions of my ancestors.
- 2 Timothy 2:16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
- 2 Timothy 3:9 But they won’t get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, just as with Jannes and Jambres.
- 2 Timothy 3:13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.