προλαμβάνω prolambánō

Meaning

to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise

In the King James Version: come aforehand, overtake, take before

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G2983 (λαμβάνω);

Where it is used

• Mark 14:8 She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
• 1 Corinthians 11:21 For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk.
• Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.