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The meaning of προστρέχω

Understanding prostréchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

run (thither to, to). - to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join

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προστρέχω

Phoneticpros-trekh'-o
Transliterationprostréchō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

run (thither to, to). - to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Mark 9:15

And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

Word: προστρέχω (prostréchō)
Mark 10:17

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

Word: προστρέχω (prostréchō)
Acts 8:30

And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

Word: προστρέχω (prostréchō)

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