προφθάνω (prophthánō) — Prevent

Greek word study: προφθάνω (prophthánō), Strong's G4399. to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate

GreekStrong's G4399
Quick definition
Greek word
προφθάνω (prophthánō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate

Word study
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω);

KJV translation words: prevent

Where this word appears

Strong's G4399 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Matthew 17:25.

How it is rendered in the text

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

anticipated ×1

Forms found in the text

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

προέφθασεν ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G5348 φθάνω (phthánō).

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 prophthánō (G4399) mean?

To get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate.

How is G4399 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4399 as: prevent.

How often does προφθάνω (prophthánō) appear?

Strong's G4399 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Matthew 17:25.