Strong's Number G4298

προκόπτω

prokopto · prok-op'-to

Transliteration:

prokopto{prok-op'-to}

Word Origin:

from 4253 and 2875

TDNT:

6:703,939

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

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

Usage in the KJV:

increase 1, be far spent 1, profit 1, proceed 1, wax 1

Total: 6
Occurs 6 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

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