G5432: φρουρέω
phrouréō · “to guard”
Definition
to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
KJV translates it as: keep (with a garrison)
Word origin: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G3708 (ὁράω);
Extended definition
(φρουρός, a guard), [in LXX: I Est.4:56, Jdth.3:6, Wis.17:16, 1Ma.11:3 * ;]
to guard, keep under guard, protect or keep by guarding: 2Co.11:32; metaphorically, Gal.3:23, Php.4:7, 1Pe.1:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5432 is translated
- was guarding ×1
- we were held in custody ×1
- will guard ×1
- are being guarded ×1
Bible verses with G5432 (phrouréō)
Phrouréō appears in 4 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 11:32
In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
- Galatians 3:23
But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
- Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 1:5
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.