G4399: προφθάνω
prophthánō · “to come before”
Definition
to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate
KJV translates it as: prevent
Extended definition
προ-φθάνω
[in LXX chiefly for קָדַם pi. ;]
with ptcp. (as in cl., but more frequently the simple φθάνω, which see),
to anticipate: Mat.17:25.†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for קָדַם pi. ;]
with ptcp. (as in cl., but more frequently the simple φθάνω, which see),
to anticipate: Mat.17:25.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4399 is translated
- anticipated ×1
Bible verses with G4399 (prophthánō)
Prophthánō appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 17:25
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?