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 do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.Matthew 13:32 · αὐξηθῇ,Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”Mark 4:8 · αὐξανόμεναStill other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”Luke 1:80 · ηὔξανενAnd the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.Luke 2:40 · ηὔξανενAnd the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.Luke 12:27 · αὐξάνει·Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.Luke 13:19 · ηὔξησενIt is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”John 3:30 · αὐξάνειν,He must increase; I must decrease.Acts 6:7 · ηὔξανεν,So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.Acts 7:17 · ηὔξησενAs the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.Acts 12:24 · ηὔξανενBut the word of God continued to spread and multiply.Acts 19:20 · ηὔξανενSo the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.1 Corinthians 3:6 · ηὔξανεν·I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.1 Corinthians 3:7 · αὐξάνωνSo neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.2 Corinthians 9:10 · αὐξήσειNow He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.2 Corinthians 10:15 · αὐξανομένηςNeither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,Ephesians 2:21 · αὔξειIn Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.Ephesians 4:15 · αὐξήσωμενInstead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.Colossians 1:6 · αὐξανόμενονthat has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.Colossians 1:10 · αὐξανόμενοιso that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,Colossians 2:19 · αὔξειHe has lost connection to the head, from whom the whole body, supported and knit together by its joints and ligaments, grows as God causes it to grow.1 Peter 2:2 · αὐξηθῆτεLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,2 Peter 3:18 · αὐξάνετεBut grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.