προλαμβάνω
prolambanōVerbG4301
to take beforehand
From: from G4253 (πρό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);
Short Definition
to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to take beforehand
2.to be beforehand, anticipate (in cl., with accusative, genitive or dative)
3.to overtake, surprise
LXX Usage: א2, א2B *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 11:21
- Galatians 6:1
- Mark 14:8
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