φυλάσσω
phulassōVerbG5442
to keep/guard: observe
From: probably from G5443 (φυλή) through the idea of isolation;
Short Definition
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
Full Lexicon Entry
to guard, watch; (a) to guard or watch: with cogn. accusative, φυλακάς; pass.,; (b) to guard or protect: with accusative,; ἑαυτὸν ἀπό, (Westc., in l); metaphorically of law, precept, etc., to keep, preserve, observe: . Mid., to be on one's guard (against), keep oneself from, beware of: with accusative.; ἵνα μή; as in LXX , of laws, etc., to keep, observe: ταῦτα πάντα.
Synonyms
τηρέω, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly and very frequently for שָׁמַר, also for נָצַר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
31 timesAppears 31 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
8
Luke
6
2 Timothy
3
John
3
1 Timothy
2
Key Passages
- 1 John 5:21
- 2 Timothy 1:12
- Acts 21:25
- John 12:25
- Luke 12:15
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