φρουρέω (phrouréō) — Keep
Greek word study: φρουρέω (phrouréō), Strong's G5432. to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
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to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
KJV translation words: keep (with a garrison)
Strong's G5432 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 11:32 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- 2 Corinthians 11:32 — ἐφρούρει — was guarding
- Galatians 3:23 — ἐφρουρούμεθα — we were held in custody
- Philippians 4:7 — φρουρήσει — will guard
- 1 Peter 1:5 — φρουρουμένους — are being guarded
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G3708 ὁράω (horáō).
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What does phrouréō (G5432) mean?
To be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect.
How is G5432 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5432 as: keep (with a garrison).
How often does φρουρέω (phrouréō) appear?
Strong's G5432 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 11:32 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:5.
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