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προλαμβάνω G4301
G4301 is the Greek word προλαμβάνω, transliterated prolambánō. The King James Version most often renders it come aforehand.
What it means
to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise.
Where it comes from
from G4253 (πρό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: come aforehand, overtake, take before.
Verses using προλαμβάνω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 14:8 · KJV
She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
1 Corinthians 11:21 · KJV
For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Galatians 6:1 · KJV
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4301 mean?
G4301 is the Greek word προλαμβάνω (prolambánō), meaning to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise.
How is G4301 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it come aforehand (1 time), taketh before (1 time), overtaken (1 time).
How many times does G4301 appear in the Bible?
προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4301 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω).
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