Definition
φρουρέω, -ῶ
(φρουρός, a guard), [in LXX: I Esther 4:56, Jdt.3.6, Wis.17.16, 1Ma.11.3 * ;]
to guard, keep under guard, protect or keep by guarding: 2 Corinthians 11:32; metaphorically, Galatians 3:23, Philippians 4:7, 1 Peter 1:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 2 Corinthians 11:32ἐφρούρει · securedIn Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.
- Galatians 3:23ἐφρουρούμεθα · we were held in custodyBefore this faith came, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.
- Philippians 4:7φρουρήσει · will guardAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 1:5φρουρουμένους · [are] shielded…who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.