προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) — Come Aforehand
Greek word study: προλαμβάνω (prolambánō), Strong's G4301. to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise
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to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise
KJV translation words: come aforehand, overtake, take before
Strong's G4301 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:8 and last appears in Galatians 6:1.
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Verses (all 3)
- Mark 14:8 — προέλαβεν — She came beforehand
- 1 Corinthians 11:21 — προλαμβάνει — takes first
- Galatians 6:1 — προλημφθῇ — shall be overcome
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G2983 λαμβάνω (lambánō).
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What does prolambánō (G4301) mean?
To take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise.
How is G4301 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4301 as: come aforehand, overtake, take before.
How often does προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) appear?
Strong's G4301 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 14:8 and last appears in Galatians 6:1.
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