Strong’s G0838

αὔξησις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

auxésis

Pronunciation

owk-SAY-sis

Definition

Growth, Increase

Meaning

increasing, increase, growth.

Usage

In the New Testament, "auxésis" refers to the concept of growth or increase, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used to describe the process of maturing or developing, particularly in the context of faith and the Christian life. The term emphasizes the dynamic and ongoing nature of spiritual development.

Bible references

Ephesians 4:16;Colossians 2:19