Definition
προ-κόπτω
[in Sm.: Psalm 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, Romans 13:12. Metaphorical, Luke 2:52, Galatians 1:14, 2 Timothy 2:16; 3:9; 3:13.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Luke 2:52προέκοπτεν · grewAnd Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
- Romans 13:12προέκοψεν · is nearly overThe night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
- Galatians 1:14προέκοπτον · I was advancingI was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
- 2 Timothy 2:16προκόψουσιν · will [only] leadBut avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
- 2 Timothy 3:9προκόψουσιν · they will not advanceBut they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.
- 2 Timothy 3:13προκόψουσιν · go [from bad]…while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.