Prophthánō — G4399
G4399 · Greek — προφθάνω
Pronunciation: prof-than'-o
Definition
verb
to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate
- to come before, to anticipate
Usually translated as
prevent
Origin
from G4253 and G5348
Occurrences
Prophthánō occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1)
- Matthew 17:25 — He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented (προέφθασεν) 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?
Strong's Lexicon — P