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προτρέχω G4390
G4390 is the Greek word προτρέχω, transliterated protréchō. The King James Version most often renders it ran.
What it means
to run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede.
Where it comes from
from G4253 (πρό) and G5143 (τρέχω) (including its alternate).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: outrun, run before.
Verses using προτρέχω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 19:4 · KJV
And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
John 20:4 · KJV
So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4390 mean?
G4390 is the Greek word προτρέχω (protréchō), meaning to run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede.
How is G4390 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ran (1 time), outrun (1 time).
How many times does G4390 appear in the Bible?
προτρέχω (protréchō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4390 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G5143 (τρέχω) (including its alternate).
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