φρουρέω

phroureōVerbG5432

to guard

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

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

to guard, keep under guard, protect or keep by guarding: metaphorically.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:5
  • 2 Corinthians 11:32
  • Galatians 3:23
  • Philippians 4:7

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