φύλαξ (phýlax) — Keeper

Greek word study: φύλαξ (phýlax), Strong's G5441. a watcher or sentry

GreekStrong's G5441
Quick definition
Greek word
φύλαξ (phýlax)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a watcher or sentry

Word study
Derivation: from G5442 (φυλάσσω);

KJV translation words: keeper

Where this word appears

Strong's G5441 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:23 and last appears in Acts 12:19.

How it is rendered in the text

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

guards ×3

Forms found in the text

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

φύλακας ×2φύλακές ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5442 φυλάσσω (phylássō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1200 δεσμοφύλαξ (desmophýlax), G5439 φυλακίζω (phylakízō).

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 phýlax (G5441) mean?

A watcher or sentry.

How is G5441 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5441 as: keeper.

How often does φύλαξ (phýlax) appear?

Strong's G5441 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 5:23 and last appears in Acts 12:19.