φυλάσσω (phylássō) — Beward

Greek word study: φυλάσσω (phylássō), Strong's G5442. to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid

GreekStrong's G5442
Quick definition
Greek word
φυλάσσω (phylássō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid

Word study
Derivation: probably from G5443 (φυλή) through the idea of isolation;

KJV translation words: beward, keep (self), observe, save

Where this word appears

Strong's G5442 is tagged on 31 words in 31 verses across 13 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:20 and last appears in Jude 1:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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

keeping ×3I have kept ×2do keep ×2to guard ×2to keep ×2I guarded them ×1I kept ×1being kept ×1do keep yourselves ×1may guard ×1shall keep them ×1will keep ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐφύλαξα ×3φυλάξαι ×2φυλάξει ×2φυλάσσειν ×2φυλάσσεσθαι ×2φυλάσσεσθε ×2φυλάσσοντες ×2φυλάσσων ×2φυλάσσῃ ×2φύλαξον ×2

Books where it appears most

Acts ×8Luke ×6John ×32 Timothy ×31 Timothy ×22 Peter ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (first 25 of 31)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5443 φυλή (phylḗ).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1314 διαφυλάσσω (diaphylássō), G5438 φυλακή (phylakḗ), G5440 φυλακτήριον (phylaktḗrion), G5441 φύλαξ (phýlax).

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 phylássō (G5442) mean?

To watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.

How is G5442 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5442 as: beward, keep (self), observe, save.

How often does φυλάσσω (phylássō) appear?

Strong's G5442 is tagged on 31 words in 31 verses across 13 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:20 and last appears in Jude 1:24.