Strong’s G4301

προλαμβάνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

prolambanó

Pronunciation

pro-lam-BAN-o

Definition

To take beforehand, to anticipate, to overtake

Meaning

I take before, anticipate; pass: I am caught or overtaken, taken by surprise.

Usage

The verb "prolambanó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of taking or receiving something before others, or to anticipate an event or action. It can also imply overtaking someone or something, often with a sense of surprise or unexpectedness.

Bible references

Mark 14:8;1 Corinthians 11:21;Galatians 6:1