προφθάνω
prophthanōVerbG4399
to come before
From: from G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω);
Short Definition
to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate
Full Lexicon Entry
with ptcp. (as in cl., but more frequently the simple φθάνω, which see), to anticipate.
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָדַם pi.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
1
Key Passages
- Matthew 17:25
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