prevent
Found 7 times in the King James Bible
H6923
Hebrew
G5083
Greek
English Definition
to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
τηρέω
Transliteration
shâqad
Strong's Reference
G5083
Greek Meaning
to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
"Prevent" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H6923, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G5083. Context determines which original word is being used.