Strong's Number G837

αὐξάνω

auxano · owx-an'-o

Transliteration:

auxano{owx-an'-o}

Word Origin:

a prolonged form of a primary verb

TDNT:

8:517,*

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)

Usage in the KJV:

grow 5, increase 8, give the increase 1, grow up 1

Total: 22
Occurs 23 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to cause to grow, augment
to increase, become greater
to grow, increase
1. of plants
2. of infants
3. of a multitude of people
4. of inward Christian growth