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Strong's G4298 προκόπτω (prokopto)

Prokopto means “increase” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4298 — muttah (“stretching out”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4298
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 4

Strong's G4298 Quick Answer

Strong's G4298 προκόπτω (prokopto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prokopto (prok-op'-to) v. 1. to drive forward (as if by beating) 2. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include let, being, more, men, and worse. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
prokopto (prok-op'-to) v. 1. to drive forward (as if by beating) 2. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
let, being, more, men, and worse

Meaning and Definition

prokopto (prok-op'-to) v. 1. to drive forward (as if by beating) 2. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance 3. (in amount) to grow 4. (in time) to be well along [from G4253 and G2875] KJV: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax Root(s): G4253, G2875

Original Word
προκόπτω
Transliteration
prokopto
Derivation
Root: κόπτω R1: 4253 R2: 2875
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4298. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to advance

Usage: προ-κόπτω [in Sm.: Psa.45:5 * ;] to cut forward a way, for­ward, advance, in cl. trans. with neut. adj., as οὐδὲν π., τὰ πολλὰ π. In late writers (Polyb., al.), wholly intrans., to advance, progress: of time, Rom.13:12. Metaphorical, Luk.2:52, Gal.1:14, 2Ti.2:16 3:9 3:13.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

let being more men worse jesus increased wisdom stature favour god man

How Strong's G4298 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.

Strong's G4298 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4298 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 2:52 KJV

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Romans 13:12 KJV

The night is far spent, 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 KJV

And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4298.

Luke 2:52 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Romans 13:12 New Testament, KJV
The night is far spent, 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 New Testament, KJV
And profited 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 New Testament, KJV
But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
2 Timothy 3:9 New Testament, KJV
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was.
2 Timothy 3:13 New Testament, KJV
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4298, grouped by book.

Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 3 usages, New Testament

Strong's G4298 FAQ

What does prokopto (προκόπτω) mean?

Prokopto (Strong's G4298) is a Greek word most simply glossed "increase". prokopto (prok-op'-to) v. 1. to drive forward (as if by beating) 2. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance

How many times is prokopto (προκόπτω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G4298 across 4 books.

Where can I study prokopto (προκόπτω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4298 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate prokopto (προκόπτω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as let, being, more, men, worse, and jesus. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.