φρουρέωphrouréō
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.
Greek (New Testament) · G5432
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 11:32 When I was in Damascus, the governor under King Aretas kept guards at the city gates to catch me.
- Galatians 3:23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed.
- Philippians 4:7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 1:5 And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.