φράσσω (phrássō) — Stop

Greek word study: φράσσω (phrássō), Strong's G5420. to fence or inclose, i.e. (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence)

GreekStrong's G5420
Quick definition
Greek word
φράσσω (phrássō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: apparently a strengthening form of the base of G5424 (φρήν);

KJV translation words: stop

Where this word appears

Strong's G5420 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 3:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:33.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

may be stopped ×1shut ×1will be stopped ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

φραγήσεται ×1φραγῇ ×1ἔφραξαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5424 φρήν (phrḗn).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4973 σφραγίς (sphragís), G5418 φραγμός (phragmós), G5419 φράζω (phrázō), G5424 φρήν (phrḗn).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does phrássō (G5420) mean?

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

How is G5420 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5420 as: stop.

How often does φράσσω (phrássō) appear?

Strong's G5420 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 3:19 and last appears in Hebrews 11:33.