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 times

Appears 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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