Strong's Lexicon prokopé: Progress, advancement, furtherance Original Word: προκοπή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb προκόπτω (prokoptō), meaning "to advance" or "to progress." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prokopé," the concept of progress or advancement can be related to Hebrew terms like צָלַח (tsalach, Strong's H6743), which means "to prosper" or "to succeed." Usage: The term "prokopé" refers to the idea of making progress or advancement, particularly in a spiritual or moral sense. It is used in the New Testament to describe the growth or advancement of the gospel and the spiritual development of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of progress was often associated with philosophical and educational advancement. The idea of moral and spiritual progress was significant in early Christian teachings, emphasizing the transformation and growth of individuals and communities in their faith journey. HELPS Word-studies 4297 prokopḗ (from 4253 /pró, "in front of" and 2875 /kóptō, "cut, chop down") – properly, advance (progress) – literally, "advancement by chopping down whatever impedes progress"; furtherance. For the believer, this means going forward in sanctification, cutting through obstacles by the Lord's power. [This root (prokop-) is also used in antiquity of pioneers and armies – clearing away (chopping down) forests in order to reach their destination.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prokoptó Definition progress NASB Translation progress (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4297: προκοπήπροκοπή, προκοπης, ἡ (προκόπτω, which see), progress, advancement: Philippians 1:12, 25; 1 Timothy 4:15. (Polybius, Diodorus, Josephus, Philo, others; rejected by the Atticists, cf. Phrynich. edition Lob., p. 85; (Sir. 2:17; 2 Macc. 8:8).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance progress, furtherance, profit. From prokopto; progress, i.e. Advancement (subjectively or objectively) -- furtherance, profit. see GREEK prokopto Forms and Transliterations προκοπη προκοπή προκοπὴ προκοπην προκοπήν προκοπὴν prokope prokopē prokopḕ prokopen prokopēn prokopḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Philippians 1:12 N-AFSGRK: μᾶλλον εἰς προκοπὴν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου NAS: out for the greater progress of the gospel, KJV: unto the furtherance of the gospel; INT: really to [the] advancement of the gospel Philippians 1:25 N-AFS 1 Timothy 4:15 N-NFS Strong's Greek 4297 |
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