Refiner Word Study auxesis (G838)
G838  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
αὔξησις
auxesis
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"increase, growth, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:19*"

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Definition and meaning

What does auxesis mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G838
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

increase, growth, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:19*

In the original Greek the word is written: αὔξησις

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with auxesis

These are the most notable occurrences of auxesis (G838) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 4:16

From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Colossians 2:19

And 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about auxesis

What does auxesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G838 (auxesis) is a Greek word that means: increase, growth, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:19* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does auxesis appear in the Bible?

The word auxesis (G838) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G838?

Strong's G838 is auxesis, a Greek word defined as: increase, growth, Eph. 4:16; Col. 2:19*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is auxesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

auxesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.