Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
growth
Usage: αὔξησις, -εως, ἡ (αὔξω), [in LXX: 2Ma.5:16 * ;] increase, growth: Eph.4:16, Col.2:19.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G838
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G838 Quick Answer
Strong's G838 αὔξησις (auxesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. auxesis (aux'-ay-sis) n. 1. growth [from G837] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include increase. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- auxesis (aux'-ay-sis) n. 1. growth [from G837]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- increase
Meaning and Definition
auxesis (aux'-ay-sis) n. 1. growth [from G837] KJV: increase Root(s): G837
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G838. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G838 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render auxesis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
increase
Ephesians 4:16
2×
How Strong's G838 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G838 (αὔξησις) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 5:16 — αὔξησιν
Strong's G838 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 G838 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Strong's G838 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and taking the holy vessels with polluted hands, and with profane hands pulling down the things that were dedicated by other kings to the augmentation and glory and honor of the place, he gave them away.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G838.
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
and taking the holy vessels with polluted hands, and with profane hands pulling down the things that were dedicated by other kings to the augmentation and glory and honor of the place, he gave them away.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G838, grouped by book.
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G838 FAQ
What does auxesis (αὔξησις) mean?
Auxesis (Strong's G838) is a Greek word most simply glossed "increase". auxesis (aux'-ay-sis) n. 1. growth [from G837]
How many times is auxesis (αὔξησις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G838 across 3 books.
Where can I study auxesis (αὔξησις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G838 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate auxesis (αὔξησις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as increase. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G838 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G838, with linked reader references where each row is available.