Strong’s Greek
G4399 — prophthano
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
προφθάνω
prophthano — pronounced prof-than'-o
from 4253 and 5348; to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate:--prevent. see GREEK for 4253 see GREEK for 5348
1 occurrence in the KJV.
Matthew 17:25
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?