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προφθάνω G4399

G4399 is the Greek word προφθάνω, transliterated prophthánō. The King James Version most often renders it prevented.

Word: προφθάνωTransliteration: prophthánōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate.

Where it comes from

from G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

prevented 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: prevent.

Verses using προφθάνω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 17:25 · KJV

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?

Common questions

What does Strong's G4399 mean?

G4399 is the Greek word προφθάνω (prophthánō), meaning to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate.

How is G4399 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prevented (1 time).

How many times does G4399 appear in the Bible?

προφθάνω (prophthánō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4399 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω).

Nearby entries

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