προφθάνω prophthánō

Meaning

to get an earlier start of, i.e. anticipate

In the King James Version: prevent

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G5348 (φθάνω);

Where it is used

• Matthew 17:25 “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”