Refiner Word Study phroureo (G5432)
G5432  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
φρουρέω
phroureo
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to keep watch; trans. to guard, watch, with a military guard, 2 Cor. 11:32; to keep in a condition of restraint, Gal. 3:23; to keep in a state of settlement or security, Phil. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:5*"

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Definition and meaning

What does phroureo mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G5432
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to keep watch; trans. to guard, watch, with a military guard, 2 Cor. 11:32; to keep in a condition of restraint, Gal. 3:23; to keep in a state of settlement or security, Phil. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: φρουρέω

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with phroureo

These are the most notable occurrences of phroureo (G5432) across the King James Bible.

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about phroureo

What does phroureo mean in Greek?

Strong's G5432 (phroureo) is a Greek word that means: to keep watch; trans. to guard, watch, with a military guard, 2 Cor. 11:32; to keep in a condition of restraint, Gal. 3:23; to keep in a state of settlement or security, Phil. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:5* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does phroureo appear in the Bible?

The word phroureo (G5432) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5432?

Strong's G5432 is phroureo, a Greek word defined as: to keep watch; trans. to guard, watch, with a military guard, 2 Cor. 11:32; to keep in a condition of restraint, Gal. 3:23; to keep in a state of sett. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is phroureo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

phroureo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.