αὐξάνω (and the earlier form αὔξω, Eph.2:21, Col.2:19; MM, see word), [in LXX chiefly for פָּרָה ;] 1. trans., to make to grow: 1Co.3:6-7, 2Co.9:10. Pass., to grow, increase, become greater: Mat.13:32, Mrk.4:8, 2Co.10:15, Col.1:6; τῇ ἐπιγνώσει τ. θεοῦ, Col.1:10; εἰς σωτηρίαν, 1Pe.2:2. 2. In later Gk. (but nowhere in LXX), intrans., to grow, increase: of plants, Mat.6:28, Luk.12:27 13:19; of infants, Luk.1:80 2:40; of a multitude, Act.7:17; of the increase of the Gospel: ὁ λόγος ηὔξανε, Act.6:7 12:24 19:20; of Christ as a leader, Jhn.3:30; of Christian character: εἰς Χριοτόν, Eph.4:15; εἰς ναόν, Eph.2:21; ἐν χάριτι, 2Pe.3:18; τὴν αὔξησιν τ. θεσῦ, Col.2:19 (cf. συν, ὑπερ-αυξάνω).† (AS)
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G837 — αὐξάνω
auxanō · to grow · Greek
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Matthew 6:28 · αὐξάνουσιν·And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:Matthew 13:32 · αὐξηθῇ,Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.Mark 4:8 · αὐξανόμεναAnd other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.Luke 1:80 · ηὔξανενAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.Luke 2:40 · ηὔξανενAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.Luke 12:27 · αὐξάνει·Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.Luke 13:19 · ηὔξησενIt is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.John 3:30 · αὐξάνειν,He must increase, but I [must] decrease.Acts 6:7 · ηὔξανεν,And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.Acts 7:17 · ηὔξησενBut when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,Acts 12:24 · ηὔξανενBut the word of God grew and multiplied.Acts 19:20 · ηὔξανενSo mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.1 Corinthians 3:6 · ηὔξανεν·I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.1 Corinthians 3:7 · αὐξάνωνSo then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.2 Corinthians 9:10 · αὐξήσειNow he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for [your] food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)2 Corinthians 10:15 · αὐξανομένηςNot boasting of things without [our] measure, [that is], of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,Ephesians 2:21 · αὔξειIn whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:Ephesians 4:15 · αὐξήσωμενBut speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, [even] Christ:Colossians 1:6 · αὐξανόμενονWhich is come unto you, as [it is] in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as [it doth] also in you, since the day ye heard [of it], and knew the grace of God in truth:Colossians 1:10 · αὐξανόμενοιThat ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;Colossians 2:19 · αὔξειAnd not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.1 Peter 2:2 · αὐξηθῆτεAs newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:2 Peter 3:18 · αὐξάνετεBut grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.