Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to hasten
Usage: προσ-τρέχω [in LXX for רוּץ ;] to run to: Mrk.9:15 10:17, Act.8:30.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4370
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G4370 Quick Answer
Strong's G4370 προστρέχω (prostrecho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prostrecho (pros-trekh'-o) v. 1. to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join [from G4314 and G5143 (including its alternate)] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include thither. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- prostrecho (pros-trekh'-o) v. 1. to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join [from G4314 and G5143 (including its alternate)]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- thither
Meaning and Definition
prostrecho (pros-trekh'-o) v. 1. to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join [from G4314 and G5143 (including its alternate)] KJV: run (thither to, to) Root(s): G4314, G5143
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4370. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4370 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prostrecho, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
thither
Acts 8:30
How Strong's G4370 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4370 (προστρέχω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 18:2 — προσέδραμεν
- Genesis 33:4 — προσέδραμεν
- Numbers 11:27 — προσδραμὼν
- Proverbs 18:10 — προσδραμόντες
Strong's G4370 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G4370 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
Strong's G4370 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And he lifted up his eyes and beheld, and lo! three men stood before him; and having seen them he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and did obeisance to the ground.
And Esau ran on to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they both wept.
And a young man ran and told Moses, and spoke, saying, Eldad and Medad prophesy in the camp.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4370.
And he lifted up his eyes and beheld, and lo! three men stood before him; and having seen them he ran to meet them from the door of his tent, and did obeisance to the ground.
And Esau ran on to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they both wept.
And a young man ran and told Moses, and spoke, saying, Eldad and Medad prophesy in the camp.
The name of the Lord is of great strength; And the righteous running to it are exalted.
And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4370, grouped by book.
Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4370 FAQ
What does prostrecho (προστρέχω) mean?
Prostrecho (Strong's G4370) is a Greek word most simply glossed "run towards". prostrecho (pros-trekh'-o) v. 1. to run towards, i.e. hasten to meet or join [from G4314 and G5143 (including its alternate)]
How many times is prostrecho (προστρέχω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G4370 across 5 books.
Where can I study prostrecho (προστρέχω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4370 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate prostrecho (προστρέχω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as thither. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4370 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4370, with linked reader references where each row is available.