φρουρέω

phroureō · guard, keep

Greek word · Strong’s number G5432 · appears 4 times in the Bible

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What it means

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

  1. To post soldiers on watch, keep shut in.
  2. 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

Related words

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.