φρουρέω
phroureō · guard, keep
Greek word · Strong’s number G5432 · appears 4 times in the Bible
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phroureō (φρουρέω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “guard, keep”.
Under guard; also protect, keep safe.
How to say it
phrou·re·ō
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- To post soldiers on watch, keep shut in.
- To keep and protect like a sentry.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
How it is translated
The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.
- are being guarded ×1
- was guarding ×1
- we were held in custody ×1
- will guard ×1
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Comes from
Words of the same family, by Strong’s numbering.
Where it appears
- 2 Corinthians 11:32
In Damascus the governor of King Aretas was guarding the city of the Damascenes to seize me,
- Galatians 3:23
But before faith came, we were held in custody under the law, confined until the faith that was about to be revealed.
- Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in the Messiah Jesus.
- 1 Peter 1:5
who are being guarded by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.