Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προλαμβάνω”
Understanding prolambánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
come aforehand, overtake, take before. - to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity - (f...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προλαμβάνω
Phoneticprol-am-ban'-o
Transliterationprolambánō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come aforehand, overtake, take before. - to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity - (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:8 | “She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.” Word: προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:21 | “For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.” Word: προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) | |
| Galatians 6:1 | “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Word: προλαμβάνω (prolambánō) |