δραμὼν

Strong’s Definition

which uses δρέμω <pronunciation strongs="drem'-o"/> (the base of G1408) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)

Etymology & Derivation

apparently a primary verb (properly, θρέχω; compare G2359)

KJV Usage

have course, run

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

• 1.to run
• 2.of persons in haste
• 3.of doctrine rapidly propagated
• 4.by a metaphor taken from runners in a race, to exert one's self, strive hard
• 5.of those who run in a race course
• 6.metaphorically
• 7.to spend one's strength in performing or attaining something
• 8.word occurs in greek writings denoting to incur extreme peril, which it requires the exertion of all one's effort to overcome

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