They ran [ε τ ρ ε χ ο ν]. Still the imperfect, they were running. How much the A. V. loses by its persistent ignoring of the force of this tense. Did outrun [π ρ ο ε δ ρ α μ ε τ α χ ι ο ν]. Literally, ran on in front more quickly. Dante, addressing the spirit of John in Paradise says :

"O holy father, spirit who beholdest What thou believedst so that thou o'ercamest, Toward the sepulchre, more youthful feet." " Paradise, " 24 124 - 126.

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