προτρέχω (protréchō) — Outrun

Greek word study: προτρέχω (protréchō), Strong's G4390. to run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede

GreekStrong's G4390
Quick definition
Greek word
προτρέχω (protréchō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede

Word study
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G5143 (τρέχω) (including its alternate);

KJV translation words: outrun, run before

Where this word appears

Strong's G4390 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 19:4 and last appears in John 20:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having run ×1ran ahead ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

προδραμὼν ×1προέδραμεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1John ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Luke 19:4 — προδραμὼν — having run
  • John 20:4 — προέδραμεν — ran ahead

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G5143 τρέχω (tréchō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4274 πρόδρομος (pródromos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does protréchō (G4390) mean?

To run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede.

How is G4390 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4390 as: outrun, run before.

How often does προτρέχω (protréchō) appear?

Strong's G4390 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 19:4 and last appears in John 20:4.