Strong’s G0837

αὐξάνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

auxanó

Pronunciation

owx-an'-o

Definition

To grow, increase, become greater

Meaning

(a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow.

Usage

The Greek verb "auxanó" primarily means to grow or increase. It is used in the New Testament to describe both physical growth and spiritual or metaphorical increase. This growth can refer to the natural development of living organisms, such as plants or people, as well as the expansion of faith, knowledge, or the church.

Bible references

Matthew 6:28;Matthew 13:32;Mark 4:8;Luke 1:80;Luke 2:40;Luke 12:27;Luke 13:19;John 3:30;Acts 6:7;Acts 7:17;Acts 12:24;Acts 19:20;1 Corinthians 3:6;1 Corinthians 3:7;2 Corinthians 9:10;2 Corinthians 10:15;Ephesians 2:21;Ephesians 4:15;Colossians 1:6;Colossians 1:10;Colossians 2:19;1 Peter 2:2;2 Peter 3:18