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προστρέχω G4370
G4370 is the Greek word προστρέχω, transliterated prostréchō. The King James Version most often renders it running to.
What it means
to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join.
Where it comes from
from G4314 (πρός) and G5143 (τρέχω) (including its alternate).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: run (thither to, to).
Verses using προστρέχω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 9:15 · KJV
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
Mark 10:17 · KJV
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Acts 8:30 · KJV
And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
Common questions
What does Strong's G4370 mean?
G4370 is the Greek word προστρέχω (prostréchō), meaning to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join.
How is G4370 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it running to (1 time), came (1 time), running (1 time), ran (1 time).
How many times does G4370 appear in the Bible?
προστρέχω (prostréchō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4370 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4314 (πρός) and G5143 (τρέχω) (including its alternate).
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