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GreekG5432Verb

φρουρέω

phroureō

4Occurrences
G5432Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect

from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G3708 (ὁράω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to guard, keep under guard, protect or keep by guarding: metaphorically.
LXX: *

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

φρουρέω appears 4 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 1:5BSB

who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Corinthians 11:32BSB

In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.

Galatians 3:23BSB

Before this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.

Philippians 4:7BSB

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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