Greek · Strong’s G5442
φυλάσσω
phylássō
to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
Derivation:
probably from G5443 (φυλή) through the idea of isolation;
30
Times used
0
Old Testament
30
New Testament
Verses
Words derived from it
- G5438φυλακή phylakḗa guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time
- G5441φύλαξ phýlaxa watcher or sentry
- G5440φυλακτήριον phylaktḗriona guard-case, i.e. "phylactery" for wearing slips of Scripture texts
- G1314διαφυλάσσω diaphylássōto guard thoroughly, i.e. protect
Ask AI about this word
How phylássō is used across Scripture, in plain language.
Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890), public domain. Verse list from the Strong’s-tagged King James Version.