5 occurrences in 8 translations

'Prevent' in the Bible

So He gave directions to His disciples to keep a small boat in constant attendance on Him because of the throng--to prevent their crushing Him.

Verse ConceptsSeafaringBoatsPressingDisadvantages Of CrowdsDisciples' MovementsPreparing To Travel

John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone expelling demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us."

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Nature OfPeople Casting Out DemonsIn The Name Of ChristPeople Following PeopleDemonsDiscipleshipComplainingCasting Out Demonsgroups

But Jesus said, "Do not prevent him, because there is no one who does a miracle in my name and will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.

Verse ConceptsCuresMiracles, Nature OfIn The Name Of ChristOther MiraclesMiracles Authenticate God's Message

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Verse ConceptsBack to schoolBad ChildrenKingdom Of God, Entry IntoDivine DispleasureDispleasureDrawing Near To ChristLike ChildrenDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomKingdom Of Heavengirlfriends

Now the betrayer had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away safely [under guard].”

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christ

Bible Theasaurus

Forbid (49 instances)
Forestall (3 instances)
Prevent (56 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
קדם 
Qadam 
Usage: 26

προφθάνω 
Prophthano 
Usage: 1

φθάνω 
Phthano 
Usage: 5