φράσσω

phrassōVerbG5420

to stop

From: apparently a strengthening form of the base of G5424 (φρήν);

Short Definition

to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence)

Full Lexicon Entry

to fence in, stop, close: στόματα λεόντων; στόμα, metaphorically; pass., καύχησις.
LXX Usage: (סָכַךְ hi.), (8) (שׂוּךְ), (אָטַם), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
Hebrews
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:10
  • Hebrews 11:33
  • Romans 3:19

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