The meaning of “φθάνω”
Understanding phthánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary verb (already) attain, come, prevent. - to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede - by extension...
φθάνω
apparently a primary verb (already) attain, come, prevent. - to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede - by extension, to have arrived at
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:28 | “But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.” Word: φθάνω (phthánō) | |
| Luke 11:20 | “But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.” Word: φθάνω (phthánō) | |
| Romans 9:31 | “But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.” Word: φθάνω (phthánō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:14 | “For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:” Word: φθάνω (phthánō) | |
| Philippians 3:16 | “Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.” Word: φθάνω (phthánō) |