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αὐξάνω

Word data

• Strongs: G08370

• Alternate spellings:

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 23

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

(and the earlier form αὔξω, [Eph 2:21](Eph 2:21), [Col 2:19](Col 2:19); MM, s.v.),

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

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• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

to make to grow;

Explanation:

to grow; increase; become greater;

Citations:

trans., to make to grow: [I Co 3:6](1Co 3:6), [7](1Co 3:7), [II Co 9:10](2Co 9:10). Pass., to grow, increase, become greater: [Mt 13:32](Mat 13:32), [Mk 4:8](Mrk 4:8), [II Co 10:15](2Co 10:15), [Col 1:6](Col 1:6); τῇ ἐπιγνώσει τ. θεοῦ, [Col 1:10](Col 1:10); εἰς σωτηρίαν, [I Pe 2:2](1Pe 2:2).

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

to grow;

Explanation:

increase;

Citations:

In later Gk. (but nowhere in LXX), intrans., to grow, increase: of plants, [Mt 6:28](Mat 6:28), Lk 12:2[7](1Co 3:7) [13:19](Luk 13:19); of infants, [Lk 1:80](Luk 1:80) [2:40](Luk 2:40); of a multitude, [Ac 7:17](Act 7:17); of the increase of the Gospel: ὁ λόγος ηὔξανε, [Ac 6:7](Act 6:7) [12:24](Act 12:24) [19:20](Act 19:20); of Christ as a leader, [Jo 3:30](Jhn 3:30); of Christian character: εἰς Χριοτόν, [Eph 4:15](Eph 4:15); εἰς ναόν, [[Eph 2:21](Eph 2:21)](Eph 2:21); ἐν χάριτι, [II Pe 3:18](2Pe 3:18); τὴν αὔξησιν τ. θεσῦ, [[Col 2:19](Col 2:19)](Col 2:19) (cf. συν, ὑπερ-αυξάνω).†