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Strong's Greek · G4399

προφθάνω

prophthánō

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

Derivationfrom G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω);

KJV usageprevent

Occurrences1 in the KJV · 1 verses

προφθάνω in Scripture

Matthew 17:25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?