φθάνω (phthánō) — Attain
Greek word study: φθάνω (phthánō), Strong's G5348. to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at
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to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at
KJV translation words: (already) attain, come, prevent
Strong's G5348 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:28 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:15.
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Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 12:28 — ἔφθασεν — has come
- Luke 11:20 — ἔφθασεν — has come
- Romans 9:31 — ἔφθασεν — did attain
- 2 Corinthians 10:14 — ἐφθάσαμεν — we came
- Philippians 3:16 — ἐφθάσαμεν — we have attained
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 — ἔφθασεν — Has come
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15 — φθάσωμεν — may precede
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4399 προφθάνω (prophthánō).
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What does phthánō (G5348) mean?
To be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at.
How is G5348 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5348 as: (already) attain, come, prevent.
How often does φθάνω (phthánō) appear?
Strong's G5348 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:28 and last appears in 1 Thessalonians 4:15.
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