/Greek/G5348

Strong's G5348 · Greek

φθάνω

phthánō

Number

G5348

Language

Greek

Original word

φθάνω

Transliteration

phthánō

KJV occurrences

7 verses

Definition

to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at

KJV: (already) attain, come, prevent

Root / derivation: apparently a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φθάνω across 7 verses.

come4×

attained2×

hath1×

prevent1×

shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 12:28

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Luke1 verse

Luke 11:20

But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Romans1 verse

Romans 9:31

But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

2 Corinthians1 verse

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:

Philippians1 verse

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

1 Thessalonians2 verses

1 Thessalonians 2:16

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

1 Thessalonians 4:15

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

Topics that use this word

Power of the Holy Spirit, the Bereavement Boasting Death of Saints, the Faith Immortality Jews, the Justification Law of Moses, the Miracles Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit Perseverance

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5348 (phthánō) mean?

to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at

How many times does G5348 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5348 (φθάνω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “come.”

How is phthánō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5348 is rendered as “come” (4×), “attained” (2×), “hath” (1×), “prevent” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word φθάνω come from?

apparently a primary verb;