προκόπτω prokóptō

Greek · Strong's G4298 · used 6 times in 6 verses

Meaning

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

In the King James Version: increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Romans 13:12 The 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 1:14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
2 Timothy 2:16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
2 Timothy 3:9 But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.
2 Timothy 3:13 while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.